tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3959678271197877448.post8422044029363727932..comments2024-01-09T13:05:34.259-08:00Comments on Elva's Field Notes: Along Came a SpiderElva Paulsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642197019054496596noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3959678271197877448.post-69484299073319018962019-11-07T21:10:21.604-08:002019-11-07T21:10:21.604-08:00Amazing that she could produce enough silk to subd...Amazing that she could produce enough silk to subdue so many meals so quickly!<br /><br />Argiopes were the first spiders I ever really paid attention to. The stabilimentum (reinforced zigzag that bisects the web - my second word of the day) was so dramatic. And then I spotted her jug-shaped egg-case, and fell in love with Argiopes. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />ChrisMike O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16164901004332973021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3959678271197877448.post-52518724319846477762019-10-08T12:44:52.089-07:002019-10-08T12:44:52.089-07:00I love your nature study stories Elva, and it'...I love your nature study stories Elva, and it's lovely to see you back in blogland again too. I'll have spend a bit more time watching the spiders that have settled on my lavender plants where the pickings are rich!Valerie Gardinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16623165378738928347noreply@blogger.com