Oct 6, 2024
Some more examples of the famous "zombie spiders" Found in the cellar of an abandoned home. They are just cellar spiders (Pholcus phalangioides) attacked by a specific type of fungus they're prone to nurture. The moist environment with little to no airflow makes it extremely easy for the fungus to spread from spider to spider. I tried for macro photos, but my light was trashy and the camera wouldn't pick up on the details. Will probably try again eventually.
I think death is fascinating and to be forever frozen while embraced by the fungus thriving out of your own mortal shell is beautiful. It's the same vessel, it's just a matter of who inhabits it.
