Big huge honkin’ spider sitting on the screen inside the back porch last night
Spider!
Carolina Mantis
Spotted this guy, which I believe is a Carolina Mantis, hanging out near the garage yesterday morning. A little different from the other green mantises that I sometimes see around the house. I think it’s got some neat brown camoflauge coloration going on.
Spider on the wall
Came home tonight and spotted this spider by the front door (I think it means we need use the front door more).
It wasn’t until I looked at the pictures on the computer that I noticed the spider was having dinner.
Mystery bug
Found this guy on the screen inside the back porch. Not quite sure what it is yet. Hopefully BugGuide.net will help me figure it out.
Anybody out there have any ideas?
Update: Looks like the mystery bug is a young wheel bug (Arilus cristatus). Identification thanks to BugGuide.net
What is it #2
Spiders seem to be getting pretty comfortable around the house. Spotted this neat green/yellow/white one up in the corner. Not sure what variety it is.
Update: A little more research and finding a few more similar looking specimens leads me to believe that this is an orchard orbweaver (leucauge venusta)