Sunday, July 7, 2013

The Taming of the Weevil

White-fringed Weevil dropped into a Common House Spider's web one night--what a prize! But subduing this large weevil proved quite a challenge for the tiny spider, whose fangs couldn't easily penetrate the weevil's tough exoskeleton. It didn't help that the weevil was thrashing around either. A silent yet fierce battle of wills ensued.

Fangs at the ready...
The agony of the weevil...
A bite on the leg: one of many.

At last the spider could enjoy her meal.


After another couple of days of feasting and heavy rain, there was little left of the weevil.

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