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Cobweb Spider (male)

Asagena americana

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This somewhat resembles photos of Micaria delicatula, but is actually in the family of Cobweb Spiders, Theridiidae.

Habitat:

Found crawling on the driveway.

Notes:

Lifer!

Species ID Suggestions

Cobweb Spider, male

Asagena americana

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
Thank you very very much for the ID, ForestDragon!
Jacob Gorneau
:-) Just think what the spider was thinking! Thanks for your comment yelenayoyo!
yelenayoyo
That literally just gave me a big chill!! 😝

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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New England Arthropods
Photographed
PublishedMay 8, 2013

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