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Marbled Orb-Weaver

Araneus marmoreus

Photo by Josh Asel
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Field Notes

Notes:

I think this may be some sort of Orb Weaver. It was surprising though, as I watched him, he shot out these little liquid drops out of his abdomen like missiles! He also kept mistaking the little fluffy seed pods for bugs :p

Species ID Suggestions

Marbled Orb-Weaver

Araneus marmoreus

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PublishedOctober 2, 2013

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