Dominating this picture, a giant orb-weaving spider, (Mongolarachne jurassica) having spun a web amongst the Ginko baiera twigs, has just caught a giant cicada (Palaeontinodes reshuitangensis).

The wasp spider is the biggest orb-weaver in Britain ... "With a leg span of up to 70mm and a body length of 23mm, this giant might give you quite a surprise if it dashed across your carpet." ...