
The Funnel of Death
This photo is best appreciated fullscreen. I've been seeing spider webs in a tunnel shape quite frequently in my area but never with a spider in it until this day. This is the Agelena labyrinthica, a spider that builds a complex web system, where one part of the web is horizontal and used for catching prey, whilst the connected tunnel(or funnel) is for retreating. Check out how this species is excitingly feeding on a large pile of aphids.

"Agelena labyrinthica" is a species of spider in the family Agelenidae. It is a widespread species in Europe.
Similar species: Spiders
By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jul 5, 2013. Captured Jun 28, 2013 21:51 in Nistelrodeseweg 24, 5384 PN Heesch, The Netherlands.
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