Spiders of Summer: Orchard Spider Approaching Prey

An Orchard Spider is bearing down on a Fly that has been caught in its Web.

Orb Weaver Ready to Pounce

This Orb Weaver builds its nest nightly above by back patio and patiently awaits the arrival of any unwitting prey, of which there seems to be an abundance. And each morning, she quietly folds up her web, tucks into a nice corner to wait out the day and begin the process anew come sundown.