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Shamrock Spider

Araneus trifolium

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Field Notes

Description:

I was looking for argiope aurantia on the border of a meadow when I stumbled upon this shamrock spider, another common orb weaver in Massachusetts. I remember this being a very windy day and the spider having a hard time rebuilding her web.

Habitat:

Wet meadow.

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PublishedApril 3, 2011

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