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Cat-faced Spider

Araneus gemmoides

Photo by Ingrid3
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Field Notes

Description:

large orange, pale yellow orbweaver, at least 1 cm abdomen, abdomen flat dorsally with two anterior spikes, long prominent pale yellow hairs

Habitat:

under bridge struts in shade mid day

Notes:

web wrapped large prey, probably moth or butterfly at least ~1-2cm long prey

Species ID Suggestions

Cat-faced Spider

Araneus gemmoides

Reference Link
BugEric
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