It has been a pretty schizoid Spring so until this week the odonata were scarce in my locale. Just the CGDs (Anax junius), but I still poked around out back behind the shop for a bit a few minutes a day to see what’s up. Up until this week there were no signs of emerging dragonfly nymphs on the cinder block that holds up a little wall that keeps our floating dock in place, but I did spot a pair of wolf spiders sunning themselves near a crack in the block wall.
Wolf spiders are pretty cool. They’re quite common if you keep your eyes open, and this time of year my eyes are wide open. While they are not by beloved odes, they’re still very interesting and enjoyable to watch and/or stalk.
It was interesting to see two spiders, male and female, hanging out in the space. I guess during the mating season they can share a web peaceably, which is pretty cool.
Arachnophobia is real and I get it. I understand not wanting spiders around after seeing The Two Towers and Shelob and all that spidery goo and slobber. Lies, I tell you. Spiders maybe creepy looking, but so is he.
I’d rather find a wolf spider on my couch than Ozzy. Wolf spiders smell better, clean up after themselves, are good parents, and eat obnoxious pests.
Okay, so they have one thing in common.
Respectfully submitted,
Canoelover