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Photo by ElaineWebb
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Field Notes

Description:

Appears to be a very large spider with spiky "hairs" on legs, very large (I'm not sure this is the correct term) abdomen. Legs are bands of black and yellow/orange. Reclusive; is living on the underside of a leaf which is fronted by a second leaf. Has a huge web spun betwen plants and is dining on yellowjackets.

Habitat:

This one is living in my butterfly bush but there is a second one taking up residence at the end of the drainpipe. The area here is wooded; they are in the yard.

Notes:

This series is of the same subject the photos were taken over two days in an attempt to get different views.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ElaineWebb
These spiders sure do look a lot alike, RiekoS. The legs sure are a good match. I'm not sure about the red on the back of my spot; I don't think I ever managed to get a full body shot of it.
RiekoS
Do you think this spot is the same spider? I found this in near Catskill Mt. area. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/15368207

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Insects that live in Connecticut
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2012

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