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Orchard Orb Weaver Spider

Leucauge venusta

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Description:

Family: Tetragnathidae (Long-jawed orb weaver spider) 1/8 - 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) abdomen. Thin, green legs that are barely visible to the naked eye, Light orange and black thorax. Abdomen is bright colored black, yellow, white and green design.

Habitat:

Beltzville State Park. Woods that turns into meadow near large lake.

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Comments (6)

Thank you so much! I am glad this photo turned out! Only one! I love the colors too!
Orchard spider is difficult one to capture :) Nice shot :)

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