Insects and Spiders

Look Who Was Out For A Stroll

This is a long-jawed orb weaver. Normally you find them in the center of a large circular web. However, I've noticed they also have a habit of leaving their web and stalking their prey. I see them walking along blades of grass as this one is. If they feel threatened they can hide behind the blade by straightening their legs front and back to become very skinny. They can also do this when sneaking up on a meal. This one ignored me and just kept walking.
Long-jawed Orb Weaver (Tetragnatha sp.)

TetragnathaLongjawed Orb Weaverstretch spiderswhite rock lakedallas texassunset bayspiderorb weaverlongjawedarachnidgrass bladeorange spiderclose up