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Trashline Orbweaver

Cyclosa turbinata

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Field Notes

Description:

Small, multicolored spider with a pair of anterior dorsal humps. It spins an orb web and leaves the remains of its prey in a linear formation in which it stays in the middle of.

Habitat:

Carolina Jasmine in the backyard. This species is found throughout the US down to Central America.

Reference Links:

Species Cyclosa turbinata - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedMarch 18, 2013

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