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Orbweaver spider

Neoscona sp.

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This little one (less than 1 cm) was hiding between the rose petals in my garden.

Reference Links:

Orb Spider -Neoscona rumpfi

Species ID Suggestions

Orbweaver spider

Neoscona sp.

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KarenL
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Comments (6)
pamsai
Wow thanks Karen... great research! It's even in the same position... Wonder if this one is also laying eggs! Pity it was taken so long ago or I'd check! But probably not if it's a wise spider. Those petals drop too quickly...
KarenL
No worries Pam! We always encourage members to check the ID suggestions to make sure they agree with them before updating the spotting details & to leave comments asking for more info if they don't agree. Even the experts get it wrong sometimes & a debate in the comments is always a learning opportunity!
pamsai
Thanks Karen, I wondered about the ID...
KarenL
Not a bola spider which have a very different form & are in any case not present in India. Poss. N. rumpfi.
pamsai
thanks Wilson. do you have any reference to this species being found in India? Wiki didn't mention Asia?

Spotted for Missions

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International Spider Survey
Mission
Tamil Nadu Biodiversity
Mission
Spiders of India
Photographed
PublishedMarch 24, 2013

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