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Micrathena Spider

Micrathena pungens

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

small orbweaver with 2 black horns

Habitat:

amazon

Notes:

I was only able to get this shot of the spider. Hope it's enough for ID. Tupana Aru reserve.

Species ID Suggestions

Micrathena Spider

Micrathena pungens

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
bayucca
Definitely a Micrathena sp. and most probably Micrathena pungens. http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?192987-Help-me-identify-this-small-colorful-spider-found-in-Amazon-Basin-of-Bolivia http://www.flickr.com/photos/artour_a/2451510752/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rainforests/4708323216/in/set-72157629719279323

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Colombia Wildlife
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Mission WILD
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Spiders of Colombia/Arañas de Colombia
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedAugust 3, 2013

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