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Field Notes

Description:

A Nocturnal Orb weaver. A 'V' like pattern on the upper abdomen. Two Characteristic Spots on the lower abdomen. Builds a web daily in the evening. Rests in the center of the web in an Inverted position. And eats the web in the morning and hides under a leaf with all it's legs curled in. Seems like Neoscona sp. Not sure. Need verification.

Habitat:

Tropical Moist Garden. On a palm plant of about a metre.

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Comments (1)

Great to see a spotting with information !!! Thanks. Hope you get an ID for this orb weaver. Welcome to Project Noah, Pavan ! Hope to see some more of your spottings from India.

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