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Patterned Orbweaver?

Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Description:

This pretty spider builds a small orb web in green shrubs at night, during the day hides in a retreat formed by binding a curved green leaf with silk.
I found it wrapping up some food.

Notes:

99% sure this is Araneus praesignis but would like confirmation first.

Reference Links:

Araneus praesignis (L. Koch, 1872) Patterned Orbweaver

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PublishedSeptember 7, 2013

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