the resident artisans

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 . . .
theweaver
. . . first laying down the framework then spiraling in, round and round, pulling and placing the silky, sticky thread manufactured by its very own body . . .
weaver
. . . to complete its beautiful, utilitarian creation . . .
weaverbeams
. . . 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.
rainbowweb

2 Comments

  • 1
    Anonymous
    September 30, 2009 - 10:31 pm | Permalink

    That is truly amazing and beautiful. How long did it take to complete that web?

  • 2
    September 30, 2009 - 10:48 pm | Permalink

    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.

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