Friday, September 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

I am a Triangulate Combfoot
I prey on Fire Ants and Ticks
Both of which are harmful to humans
But I can eat them like potato chips.

Location: Private residence, Blountston, FL

Sources: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/81579-Steatoda-triangulosa

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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