Photos of the Day: October 17, 2014

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VIDEO: Caddisfly larva, underwater snails, and hunting spiders …

 

Caddisfly Larva

Caddisfly larvae build protective cases for themselves using bits of leaves or sand. (Video:: Nick)

 

grasshopper linville gorge
Grasshopper sunning after days of rain. (Photo: Nick)

 

linville gorge snail
A tiny snail feeds underwater in a pool left by recent flooding. (Photo: Jon)

 

spider linville gorge
Hunting spiders patrol the riverbank… (Photo: Nick)

 

spider linville gorge
… and the moss above the waterline. (Photo: Nick)

 

seed linville gorge
Seed carried to new home by storm winds. (Photo: Nick)