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Spined micrathena orb weaver spider, male
Micrathena gracilis
35.9132, -79.0558
Field Notes
Description:
Males are around only half the size of the females, have fewer spines, a flatter abdomen, and a slightly lighter tone. Although males can produce silk, they mostly use it in the mating ritual, which frequently also proves fatal.
Habitat:
wooded area (Battle Branch trail)
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 31, 2013
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