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Pholcus phalangiodes
Gravid cellar spider with prey. In the first photo, where my flash went off by mistake, you can see her ovaries with the developing eggs :) The Silver Y caterpillar fell off my basil last night and was completely unresponsive, either dead or dying. After trying and failing to get the spider's attention, I placed it on the floor below her web. When I checked on her today, she had brought the caterpillar into her web, wrapped it in silk, and was feeding on it.
Urban dwelling
Spotted on Aug 8, 2015
Submitted on Aug 8, 2015
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