• ES Picture of the Day 05 2023

    From Dan Richter@1:317/3 to All on Thu Jan 5 11:00:30 2023
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    The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
    captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
    community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
    relevant links.


    Web of the Orb Weaver Spider

    January 05, 2023


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    Photographer: John Blodgett
    Summary Author: John Blodgett

    Shown above is what I believe is the web of the spiny backed,
    orb weaver spider. I noticed it beneath a white pine tree and used
    my iPhone 7 to take this picture on the morning of August 22, 2022. The
    overall web is over 12 inches (5 cm) across, and the outer diameter of
    the tighter weave is about 8 inches (3 cm). This spider ranges far and
    wide across the U.S. and tends to construct its web in shrubby
    garden areas as well as the edge of woodland.


    Jefferson, Maryland Coordinates: 39.3621, -77.5320


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