[Image description: a spider is nearly invisible on its perch when illuminated by blacklight]

  • LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.orgOP
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    4 months ago

    [Image description: a yellow orb weaver spider fluoresces brightly under blacklight, showing its markings in neon]

    [Image description: a spider rests on a flower head, legs outstretched, and glows brightly from half of its body under a UV flashlight]

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      4 months ago

      Animals and plants that glow like that are so cool! We live in such a magical world, and photos like this remind me that the magic starts right at our doorsteps.

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        Yes, exactly! I’m glad to share the wonder I perceive, but I know there are incredible creatures each of us can come across when we take the time to notice them

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    4 months ago

    Oh wow, you actually did it!! That’s so great to see :O I wish I had a blacklight, too. Would be great to attract some moths, too.

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      o7

      They’re very inexpensive in the cat section of your nearby pet store, most likely. I think ours was maybe ten bucks.

      Either way, I am very happy to share and appreciate you prompting me to do this!