Wolves Wild

Not a spider, but still an arachnid. This individual seems to have lost one of its legs.

Also known as Fuller’s Thistles, these spiny plants were once cultivated for use in processing wool.

From the shape, it is easy to see where this group of small insect species get their name.

This is the 404th post since this blog started exactly a year ago today. After one missed day in the first week, there has been at least one posting every day.

Now to see if I can keep up that momentum without too much repetition.

This close-up of thistle seeds ready to be blown away by the next wind looks like an abstract.

The cross spider is very commonly seen in houses and gardens at this time of year.

These tiny and delicate mushrooms were growing through moss and barely peeping above it.

Ripening from a dull green to vivid red.

Fly resting on a leaf.

This delicate mushroom is possibly a Little Japanese Umbrella past its best.

A wasp resting on a leaf.

This is probably one of the amanita species of toadstools. My guess is that it is the False Death Cap. Other amanita species include the accurately named Death Cap and the Destroying Angel.

This troop of mushrooms was growing on a pile of wood chippings.