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Orchard Orbweaver

Leucauge venusta

Photo by chesterbperry
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Field Notes

Description:

I was fortunate enough to spot this spider right when a small flying insect landed in it's web, the prey is in it's grasp.

Habitat:

urban park

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PublishedMay 14, 2013

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