Not so itsy bitsy. This is the 6-spotted fishing spider. A native species to the #NJHighlands, this spider can catch fish up to 5 times its body size and uses its venom to paralyze its prey.

Staff photographer @herbertsaugust.bsky.social t shot this in the #Greatswampnationalwildliferefuge

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Did you know that slight changes in temperature can directly influence the #red-leggedgrasshopper physical size? The warmer the larger. Scientists use this information to better understand temperature fluctuations caused by climate change. #NJHighlands.

Photo by @herbertsaugust.bsky.social

Monarch butterfly caterpillars, according to New Jersey Audubon have one job: "eat, eat. eat." They've got about 2 weeks to bulk up before they form a chrysalis where they will develop into butterflies. Taken in the Great Swamp NWR which is in the #NJHighlands!
Photo by @herbertsaugust.bsky.social