Velvet mites! They’re adorable little, red, furry arachnids. What’s not to love?
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/279815266
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Wait are the BABIES eating the MOMMY? 0_0
(Beautiful observation BTW)
Made a similar observation recently and i was upset that i couldn’t find the mother and ID further than Orbweavers. Was not ready for such horrors…
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During my initial observation thats what I believed though after reading it seems Cross Orbweavers dont exhibit matricide (young eating mother). It may be them consuming the yolk sac from their egg for initial nourishment or they’re more likely just huddled up. Your observation does also appear to be of Cross Orbweavers! Ill take a closer look tonight.
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