Tuesday, January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026

I am a Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver
In the summer I take down my web for the day
But it's colder now, 
There's not as much food around
So I leave my web up to catch prey.

Location: St. Sebastian River Buffer Preserve State Park

Sources: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN569

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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