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Trashline Orbweaver

Cyclosa sp.

Photo by John B.
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Field Notes

Description:

Cyclosa sp. is known by the common name Trashline Orbweaver. According to Wikipedia, the web decoration of Cyclosa Spiders "is often linear and includes prey remains and other debris, which probably serve to camouflage the spider".

Habitat:

Spotted in the rice mill backyard on its web suspended between the stems of banana plants.

Reference Links:

Cyclosa insulana (Costa 1834)-Encyclopedia of Life, Cyclosa - Wikipedia

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