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Wildlife Spotting

Photo by RSClark
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Field Notes

Description:

Dime-size or slightly smaller. An orb weaver, perhaps? I've been trying to identify this one for a while. now.

Notes:

Spotted on the inside top cover of a beehive.

Species ID Suggestions

Hentz's Orbweaver

Neoscona crucifera

Comments (1)

Neoscona for certain, but species ID can be tricky, especially if the specimen is immature.....Happy holidays :-)
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PublishedJuly 19, 2012

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