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Solly Mack

(91,533 posts)
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 08:21 PM Jul 15

The surprise in the dill.

In my pollinator garden I have dill that I let go to flower for the caterpillars.







Oh, my. What's that?



Look at that face! Those eyes!












The wind was blowing, and I was swaying back and forth with the dill plant to get a photo.

The tiny little jumping spider is about the size of a ladybug.


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MuseRider

(34,302 posts)
1. Awwwwww
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 08:26 PM
Jul 15

They are so cute. I hope they do not mess up that beautiful crop of Dill you have there.

On Edit, I did see that it was for the caterpillers and I should have put 2 and 2 together. Wonderful.

Solly Mack

(91,533 posts)
2. It's there for the insects to eat. My herb garden is better protected.
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 08:33 PM
Jul 15

He's adorable. Going to try for better photos of him tomorrow. He lives on the dill now.

Solly Mack

(91,533 posts)
6. It's not pretty, just functional. My herb garden, that is. I'll post more of the spider if I can get a truly great shot
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 08:51 PM
Jul 15

of him.

I love jumping siders.

MuseRider

(34,302 posts)
10. Oh I love them too
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 10:01 PM
Jul 15

but most of the spiders I see are in the horse barn and mostly almost as big as my fist, well almost anyway. I keep thinking of that little spider that was made into a video star with the adorable voice to go along with their very cute faces. I will enjoy them when you post.

Solly Mack

(91,533 posts)
11. We have some big ones here, too. Really big. I do so love the little jumping spiders. Their faces have such character.
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 10:13 PM
Jul 15

Adorable!

MuseRider

(34,302 posts)
13. Thanks for these pictures.
Mon Jul 15, 2024, 10:16 PM
Jul 15

They really gave me a big smile and I kinda needed that at the moment. All better now, in no small part because of your pictures and the adorable spider.

Callalily

(14,973 posts)
15. That sneaky little spider!
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 08:00 AM
Jul 16

Good catch! It's difficult taking photos under windy conditions.

And the dill looks like it's doing really well! Nothing like fresh dill.

Solly Mack

(91,533 posts)
16. The dill is beautiful. It really is. I feel almost guilty about giving it to the insects.
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 08:21 AM
Jul 16

I have other dill growing for my use but, I don't know, it doesn't seem the same because it's in a small greenhouse. Not wild and free, I guess. Silly, I know.

I was thrilled by the little spider. He's still there this morning. Probably bug him again for photos.



CaliforniaPeggy

(151,245 posts)
19. These photos are simply gorgeous, my dear Solly Mack! Love 'em all.
Tue Jul 16, 2024, 04:02 PM
Jul 16

The spider looks a bit ferocious, but it's so tiny, it's not scary!

You did a remarkable job capturing it, esp. with the wind going on!

Congrats!

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