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Micrathena Orb-Web Spider

Micrathena plana

Photo by LeonardoMB
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Field Notes

Habitat:

I found this specimen in a region of transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.

Notes:

It is the first time that I see a spider of this type in my region.
[My 400th Spot]

Reference Links:

Micrathena, Micrathena plana. Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brasil. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Species ID Suggestions

Micrathena Orb-web Spider

Micrathena sp.

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bayucca
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Comments (3)
LeonardoMB
Yeah... I agree. Thanks "bayucca" for help.
bayucca
Looks like being Micrathena plana. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/157326014

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Brazil Life
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PublishedMay 3, 2013

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