Subj : ES Picture of the Day 26  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Thu May 26 2022 12:00:32

 EPOD - a service of USRA

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.


 Trapped in a Spider Web

   May 26, 2022

    Spider vs. Bee  RIP Bee

   Photographer:  George Seielstad

   Summary Author:  George Seielstad

   A backlit  spider web is a thing of symmetry and beauty.  However,
   it is also a trap, as this unfortunate bee has discovered.  Although
   only a few micrometers across, the  tensile strength of the spider
   web is very impressive. As is shown above, only two  strands is
   sufficiently strong to support the combined weight of the bee and
   spider.
   The second photo shows a more securely wrapped wasp, who was
   subsequently dragged up to the spider's hideout under the eaves of our
   garage. The two stages of entrapment spanned 21 minutes.
     * Missoula, Montana Coordinates: 46.872, -113.994

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