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Spined Micrathena

Micrathena gracilis

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a female. You can tell by here size (9mm). Pretty common in this part of the country. "Little to no" risk to people.

Habitat:

I usually find them in the forest, with large webs that all look the same. Generally about 3-5 feet off the ground.

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PublishedJuly 30, 2014

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