(BG) Araneus pegnia MR. DOWNSTAIRS 7/1/12 PL DE - He added a bit more to the retreat on the right, but he's finished.

Tune in to find out why. Today the tips of the palps are dark.I can see from this picture that Mr. Downstairs has added a bit more to his retreat in the lower right hand corner. This is where he stops building. I don't know for certain if his retreat is completed though, because two days from now I learn that it might not have been his choice, but circumstances that prevented him from making additions.

Today I notice that the tips of his palps are dark.
Maybe it's the lighting. I haven't a clue if it means anything.

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