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Orchard spider

Leucauge venusta

Photo by BrianRutter
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Description:

Leucauge venusta is one beautiful, woodland spider. In fact, its very name "venusta" means "beautiful." It's undercarriage sports a friendly smile.

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PublishedAugust 18, 2013

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