the resident artisans
September 28th, 2009 by Jennifer
One night, not long ago, I got to watch this guy or gal put up the evening’s hang out/food trap. It’s just too amazing witnessing that these itsy bitsy beings are programmed to execute a sort of hybrid of crocheting and weaving . . .
. . . first laying down the framework then spiraling in, round and round, pulling and placing the silky, sticky thread manufactured by its very own body . . .
. . . to complete its beautiful, utilitarian creation . . .
. . . deadly to any unassuming by-flyer.
This one was done with his/her construction phase long before and simply chilled, though on alert, in the midst of the glory of its grand tapestry.
Posted in home life
September 30th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
That is truly amazing and beautiful. How long did it take to complete that web?
September 30th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Well, I was out there for about 30 minutes, watching and snapping shots and the first picture was taken just a bit after I first went out. It was not yet complete when I went back inside, so I would estimate about an hour, start to finish. It’s a real trip to see how far some of the “frame” threads reach, too! I would like to watch one day from start to finish to see how they lay the frame. They haven’t been out lately, though. Maybe it’s getting too cool. Like me.