@waiting4indy I reckon it’s related to the increasing numbers of deer, many more than forty years ago, AND climate change allowing them to be active for more of the year. At a bit more effort is now being made to bring down deer numbers.
For #Arachtober - this stunning 'ground' sac #spider (cf. Gnaphosidae Genus indet sp. indet) found on the trunk of a toddy palm, at #powai, #mumbai (13th. AUG 2023 17:21 hrs.)
The Mumbai region is home to several #species many of which still remain undiscovered, and are likely new to #science.
Not sure what to hashtag with this question, but is there anyone out there who knows anything about #spiders / #arachnids#arachnology? This guy has been in my yard for a couple of days and I was curious what it is, and if my dog and I should keep our distance.