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Tent-web Spider

Genus Cyrtophora

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Field Notes

Description:

The Tent-web spiders (genus Cyrtophora), although technically orb-web spiders (family Araneidae), do not build orb webs. Their tent-like, highly complex non-sticky web is sometimes considered a precursor of the simplified orb-web. These webs are aligned horizontally, with a network of supporting threads above them. These spiders often live in colonies.

Habitat:

Seen in my garden.

Species ID Suggestions

Tent Spider

Cyrtophora moluccensis

Reference Link
Vishal
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Comments (2)
Vishal
@Satyen check if the web appears like a tent in lateral view. See this spotting http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/31178051

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Mission
Spiders of India
Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedAugust 27, 2013

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