Spiders in the Kitchen

Cobweb Weaver with egg sacs

Another spider has set up a nursery in my kitchen window. So far, she’s got three egg sacks, one of which has hatched. To give you an idea of scale, the hatchlings’ bodies are roughly the size of grains of table salt. They’re bitty.

They are the same type of spider as the one who is living in my bedroom window. I guess this species likes the protection provided by the window awnings. They don’t seem inclined to come indoors, as I’ve never noticed this sort of spider in the house, so I’m happy to leave well enough alone and to enjoy the nature show.

Addendum: I thought I’d mention that these spiders (don’t know how common this is) lay their eggs on bugs that are caught in their webs. Then, they encase it all in a cocoon, making an egg sack. It’s pretty cool to see it in mid-stage, where the dead bug is encrusted with little amber-colored eggs.

Addendum 2: She is apparently a common Cobweb Weaver. Good to know.

And no, no mowing yet. I’m procrastinating.