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Tropical Tent-Web Spider

Cyrtophora citricola

Photo by KateBraun
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Field Notes

Description:

A spider forming an unusual web (see second photo), aligned horizontally, shaped like a fishing net, rather than the more common circular pattern of most orb weavers.

Habitat:

Streambank in savanna/woodland.

Notes:

Observed at Hyaena Pool, Mlawula Nature Reserve.

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Cyrtophora citricola

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International Spider Survey
Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Mlawula Nature Reserve
Mission
Swaziland Guide

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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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