Spotted Orbweaver

Spotted Orbweaver spider in the center of its web. There is a mosquito a few inches away caught in the web.
Spotted Orbweaver, Sequoyah NWR, Vian, OK, September 12, 2022
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x Teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO-400; f/10; 1/800 sec.

This page is for the Spotted Orbweaver (Neoscona crucifera). This shot was a bit backlit, but I liked the way the web showed up in the photo. Thank you Mr. Spider for catching a mosquito! 

Spotted Orbweaver appears to be floating as very little of its web is visible.
Spotted Orbweaver, North Holiday Park Benbrook, TX, September 24, 2022
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x Teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO-500; f/10; 1/800 sec.