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Filmy Dome Spider

Neriene radiata

Photo by Ingrid3
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Field Notes

Description:

mm in length, distinct yellow and black dorsal and ventral markings

Habitat:

boneset flowers in a garden

Notes:

in web with two prey items, one was clearly a small irridescent dolichopodid fly which is very common on Boneset leave surfaces

Species ID Suggestions

Filmy Dome Spider

Neriene radiata

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
This is actually a type of Sheetweb spider. We have them here on Long Island as well. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/22933027 Your images are a bit more close and clear than mine but you can see with the markings the similarities.

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International Spider Survey
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Interaction between different species of Arthropods
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
Photographed
PublishedOctober 29, 2013

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