You know from my posts that I’m fascinated by insects of all kinds. I love my butterflies and moths, but I equally love spiders (and always have).
So you won’t be surprised that I have allowed a spider to take up residence on our side porch (and main entrance). She’s a Furrow spider (a type of Orb weaver). I’ve named her Ophelia and she’s about the size of a nickel
She only comes out at night, by day her web is empty, except for whatever bits of her meals from the night before are left hanging about.
So I was surprised when I came out one afternoon, and there was something rather large and brown hanging in the web. It didn’t take long to realize it was a hummingbird moth! And it was still alive!!!
As much as I like Ophelia, I just couldn’t let her munch on the fluffy guy!
I gently freed him from the sticky strings. He must have been pretty tired from struggling, because he hung out on my hand for several minutes… just vibrating his little wings, but not flying off.
But eventually… gathered enough strength and flew off into the sunset.
And don’t worry about Ophelia. She’s not starving by any means…
Isn’t she a pretty girl??? (Long lens is great for taking spider pictures too!!!)
Wandering Cat Studio 
EEKKKSSSS!
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Like you I love all bugs especially spiders (I love snakes too, I know; I’m weird). We had a yellow orb spider that took up residence on our front porch a few years ago. She was beautiful and huge. It was fascinating checking her web every morning, but I will confess to saving one or two butterflies from her web. Believe me she still had plenty to eat. Hugs to you and the boys (including Dave)
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If you say so. I personally don’t think any spider is pretty. They scare the bejeebers out of me. Especially since we found a black widow on our bed in Montana when visiting our son’s family. Yikes! I’ve never been the same since.
Blessings,
Betsy
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I’ve got a big web right outside my front window with a big orange spider that I’m watching. I don’t mind when they are high in the air but when I walk through one of them outside….it ruins my day.
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I don’t mind the orb weavers either–I leave those in the pool area, too! lol
I’m glad you saved the moth–he is so pretty!
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