August 12, 2023

I am a male Long-jawed Orbweaver

I often live near streams and rivers

I build a horizontal web above the water

And catch and eat what the water delivers

Such as insects like midges and mayflies

Which can make quite tasty dinners.

Location: T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area, Broadmoor unit

Sources: https://bugguide.net/node/view/1997

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