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Orbweaver

Araneus sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

A medium-sized spider found on a fencepost along Highway 89 near St. Mary, Montana.

Habitat:

Plains running into foothills of Glacier National Park.

Species ID Suggestions

Orbweaver

Araneus sp.

Reference Link
BugEric
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Comments (3)
BugEric
These are almost impossible to ID to species without putting the spider under a microscope and looking at the genitalia.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedAugust 26, 2013

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