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Roughened Silver Orb Spider
Leucauge granulata
-27.4602, 152.999
Field Notes
Description:
Happy Halloween! The Roughened Silver Orb Spider builds a small orb web in spaces between shrubs which is typically slanted (often nearly horizontal) rather than vertical; this spider is thus sometimes known as the Horizontal Orb Spider. The first shot is a ventral view, while the silvery back can be seen on the second shot.
Habitat:
Courtyard, suburban garden.
Notes:
Take notice of the trichobothria, which are well visible on the first shot. These elongate bristles function in the detection of airborne vibrations and currents.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichobothria
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 31, 2013
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