August 15, 2023

I am a Long-legged Sac Spider

I am known as a nocturnal prowler.

I hunt prey at night, I might give humans a bite 

That can cause pain, rash and blisters over the next 10 hours.

Location: My house, Fellsmere

Sources: https://extension.psu.edu/agrarian-sac-spider-and-longlegged-sac-spider

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

June 29, 2023

I am a Efferia femorata - 

A type of Robberfly

I have a voracious appetite

And I'm a pollinator-eating type of guy

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Visitor's Center

Sources: https://www.geller-grimm.de/general.htm

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson