Observaciones de macrobrice

I think this is a starbellied orb weaver, but am unsure. I have never seen one, especially a male, this large.

Big male I found on the side of a pole barn.

Found under a leaf with a clutch of eggs.

Found on a thistle.

3rd nymphal stage I believe.

Not positive on this ID. Found on poison ivy/Virginia creeper, then moved to a small maple.

Very nice large hornworm in the garden.

Found at the base of a tree in a thorny bush.

I believe this is a female P. putnami. Would make sense with all the males I have seen running around.

First time ever finding one of these. Very docile and fun to photograph.

Big female, found on raspberry bush.

Found on a raspberry bush.

Found on a raspberry bush.

If you look at the second photo, this male had stolen an ant larvae and was munching on it when I found him.

I have no idea on this one. Markings look like a bronze jumper to me, but colors seem off. Looking for feedback.

Big male, actively hunting when I found it.

Not sure of sp. Was on goldenrod.

Under some bark on a fallen tree. Note the centipedes mating nearby.

Found on some leaf litter, very compliant for a couple photos.

Found on old iron weed.