Spiders, ‘Gaters, and a Waterbug

The swamps, forests, and wetlands of Georgia are abundant with bugs, butterflies, and some creepy crawly things. Let me start first with one of the larger inhabitants.

Not a Log

Looking Hungerly

My What Big Teeth You Have!

Yes, the alligator pictures were taken with a zoom lens.

In addition to their trapping of bugs and occasional poisonous bites, there is a beauty to many spiders and a snowflake-like differentness to every web.

4-5 Inch Spider with Spiral Web

Waiting for Someone to Follow the Dotted Line

Pine Needles and Web

One final bug picture. Worked hard to get this waterbug to stand still long enough. Finally paid his agent. ‘Shrooms on Friday.

Waterbug