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Trashline orbweaver

Cyclosa sp.

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny spider that constructs a "trashline" from debris & prey.

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Genus Cyclosa - Trashline Orbweavers - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
KarenL
Thank you Jemma & Ismael!
HemaShah
I simply love these . I had the opportunity to observe several in the beginning of summer and it was deliteful!!

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PublishedJuly 7, 2013

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