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Spined Micrathena

Micrathena gracilis

Photo by RyanBertossi
Published on Project Noah
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Species ID Suggestions

Spined Micrathena

Micrathena gracilis

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Mark Ridgway
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White Crab Spider

Gasteracantha cancriformis

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James McNair
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Comments (3)
Mark Ridgway
Here's a better looking one in your area with black spines.... Micrathena gracilis
James McNair
Great spotting, I love these little guys. We have them but the spikes are red not black. Great job!

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International Spider Survey
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Chicagoland Urban Wildlife
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PublishedJune 1, 2014

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