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New Yard Critters 8

19 years ago

Today's walkabout reveals some new yard critters. I should have had my video mode ready when I watched a yellow Swallowtail smack into a huge Black and Yellow Argiope web and struggle for about 60 seconds, fighting the spider off, before it was able to escape. I was so glad it got away.

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webkat5
19 years ago
I am glad the Butterfly escaped....

I helped a Monarch get free from an Argiope web yesterday (her web is a bit high for my taste)...interestingly enough, the spider wasn't paying any interest in the B-fly....guess they prefer the grasshoppers which is just fine with me :0)

I may have to move her if it happens again...
webkat5
19 years ago
Just noticed your Wolfie...she sure is toting a heavy load!

I have seen quite a few with youngin's this past week....
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