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Well, I realize now it's Washington state and not DC:) I think Black Widow. Males and juveniles can be other than females that are jet black. Brown widows are making the creep north also but usually have
Looks like a widow to me. I think black widow but the range overlaps so it may be Northern or Southern.
Excellent spotting! Very interesting.
I wondered where the web went. I'm moving in a few weeks and while I'd like the widows to stay I wish I could bring this one with me.
Great pics! I love seeing these birds.
I think it's Sweetgum. For a minute I thought maybe some kind of Maple but Sweetgum looks closer to it. Are there any others in the area with the spiky fruit? If they're the same you should have it. Nice shot.
These butterflies love the Lantana. Great shot!
Added another picture but it really just gives a better representation of its size compared to the leaf.
I'll take a look back at the file from that day.
I think thats right. Wolf spider with an egg sac. Nice to see another Hawkins on here:)