Insects and Spiders

He Seems Happy

At the time I was focusing on how the male fly appeared to be smiling. Now that I see the spider reaching out to the grass blade the flies are on, all I want to do is yell watch out!
Bristle Fly (Archytas marmoratus)
Long-jawed Orb Weaver (Tetragnatha sp.)

Archytas marmoratusbristle flyFemale Bristle Flyfemale flybuginsectwhite rock lakedallas texasflyclose uphairyreinhart branchmale bristle flymatingbreedingmale flyTetragnathaLongjawed Orb Weaverstretch spidersspiderorb weaverlongjawedarachnidstalkinghuntingpredatorprey