Barn Spiders are described as orb weavers because of the intricate spiral wheel-shaped web they construct. This one (possibly a Neoscona crucifera) was observed in the Joppa Preserve area of Great Trinity Forest. It has just recently captured some kind of large bug. Observations Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Jul 1,
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This large Barn Spider (possibly a Neoscona crucifera) was found feasting upon the remains of this web-ensnared katydid. The gruesome, but intriguing, scene was photographed in the Joppa Preserve area of the Great Trinity Forest in Dallas, Texas. Observations Details County – Dallas City – Dallas Date – Jun 24, 2012 Time of Day -
Continue Reading >>Dateline – November 24, 2008 A confession—I was partially motivated to write this article out of a sense of frustration. For years I have referred to traditional field guides for information about the various kinds of wildlife I have observed. Admittedly, these books have been invaluable, but because of the general nature of the information
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