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Arrow-shaped Micrathena
Micrathena sagittata
42.2499, -90.4383
Field Notes
Description:
A beautiful yellow, red, and black orb weaver. The abdomen is spined to deter predators. These spiders build their webs across hiking and game trails to catch insects to feed upon. Females are around 1/4 inch, while the males are approximately 3/8 inch.
Habitat:
Woodland habitat at Bellevue State Park along the Mississippi River.
Notes:
This is one of the most visually appealing spiders that I have seen in my area. My hiking partner, Stephanie, spotted this right after I walked past it. That was before I started wearing glasses:))
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2016
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