Furrow Orb Weaver Spider (Larinioides cornutus) | Project Noah

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Photo by Carol Snow Milne

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Field Notes

Description:

Nocturnal spider with katydid victim. Large 1.25 inches long (30 mm) Female. Bulbous abdomen (tan) with brown intricate design. Reddish/brown legs.

Habitat:

Front porch near meadow and woodlands. I counted approximately 80 Furrow Orb Weaver Spiders hanging all over the house one night.

Notes:

The katydid was struggling to be released.

Reference Links:

Furrow Orb Weaver Spider - Larinioides cornutus

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Carol Snow Milne

Thanks Glen Marks. It was a little gruesome to watch as the katydid was struggling, but this wasn't as bad as last year when a Shamrock Orb Weaver Spider wrapped a Monarch butterfly (too late).

Excellent series Carol!

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