Well, almost. The period of abundance that followed the first rains has brought forth a second wave of creepy crawlies. My house is now home to so many spiders that the whole building appears to be enshrouded in spider web. Among these arachnid Christos are numerous red house spiders (Nesticodes rufipes).
This is a strongly synanthropic species found in warmer areas of the world. Their webs are messy structures often constructed in corners and under eaves. This one had built its web around an outside light, where it managed to snare an ant alate. The ant is about 2.5 cm (1 inch) long. Despite the difference in size, it was no match for the spider.
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After a week of wet weather down here the spiders are all out too. However, in my nice suburban home area they are NOT counted as acceptable decorations so I scurry around removing them - and end up missing all the epic battles that you describe :-(
i ammm SPARTACUS!
(sorry--couldn't resist, even though it's sooo cliche)
Have a great weekend!
Mick, it's all happening here! I must admit to occasionally freeing some captives tangled in spider webs. This morning I released a big antion that was caught by one wing. There are plenty of other things for the spiders to eat.
Meggs, we are all Spartacus! The weekend has started well. Met some new neighbours (well, they live about 10 km away, but that's close enough) and have seen the split-eared pademelon, so I know he's still around.
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