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Starbellied Orbweaver

Acanthepeira stellata

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown body with spikes.

Habitat:

The web was built across a boardwalk over a pond. Found at night.

Reference Links:

Species Acanthepeira stellata - Starbellied Orbweaver - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Star-bellied orbweaver

Acanthepeira stellata

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Aaron_G
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Comments (4)
AshleyT
I figured that since the body shape is distinctive since it's in the name :)
Aaron_G
You'll notice that I started with the easiest one! (for me)
Aaron_G
One down, five to go. ;-)

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Texas Wildlife Photographers
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PublishedAugust 3, 2013

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