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Orchard Orbweaver

Leucauge venusta

Photo by Jordan Reed
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

Very tiny, you couldn't see the designs with the naked eye.

Species ID Suggestions

Orchard Orbweaver

Leucauge venusta

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BugEric
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Comments (2)
Aaron_G
I agree with Eric. Incredible shot!
BugEric
Stunning image! You can even see the fringe of hairs on the outside of the hind leg, a diagnostic feature in identifying the genus.
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PublishedMay 17, 2013

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