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Tropical orb weaver spider

Eriophora ravilla

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Field Notes

Description:

Found on my Callistemon tree, (bottle brush), it was about an inch and and an half, amazing white spots on it and spikes, it was daytime and I try to wake it up, but it hardly moved. I saw eyes at the end of the right side a web and folded legs, but it would not stretch.

Notes:

Night time Orb weaver

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Comments (3)

That is a defensive position meant to help it blend in and NOT look like spider. Very cool spotting!

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