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In central Ohio where I live, the winter is a time of rest for many animals. They seek shelter from the cold weather and hunker down. Some large animals hibernate, many smaller ones become inactive, in a sort of torpor … Continue reading
Category Archives: Seasonal observations
It is spring as I write this, so I’m a bit behind with this blog entry. You may have been wondering about where all those spiders that you saw in the autumn went during the winter. Many of them came … Continue reading
The Marbled Orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus) is one of the most common large orb weaving spiders in North America. It is particularly abundant in Ohio. Even so, many people here never notice them. I believe that this is because they live … Continue reading
It is that time of year again, I’m starting to receive email queries about large brown spiders in webs. Typical questions ask about identification and whether or not the spider in question is “dangerous.” The messages sometimes include helpful photographs, … Continue reading