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Long-Jawed Orb Weaver

Tetragnatha spp.

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Spider with the longest front legs I've ever seen. 25 mm long (one inch).

Habitat:

Semi deser.

Reference Links:

Long-Jawed Orb Weaver Information - Scientific Name, Classification, Taxonomy, …

Species ID Suggestions

Long-Jawed Orb Weaver

Tetragnatha spp.

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hope.martin
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Comments (2)
LuisStevens
Thank you hope.martin for the ID and the link.
hope.martin
Oooh! Reminds me of the ones I see in my house but mine are very pale. (maybe from lack of sun ;) ) Could it be a Long-jawed Orb Weaver? Tetragnatha...?

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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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