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Slender green orb spider

Araneus talipedatus

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

This common green orb spider is adorned with ornate patterns in its back.
They are very variable and I am documenting this one to compare with other specimens.

Habitat:

Nature reserve in a small sapling.

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/566236002
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/39267006
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/38386057
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/14459235

Reference Links:

'Araneus' talipedatus (Keyserling, 1887) Slender Green Orb Weaver

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MartinL
Oh, there were several green spiders admittedly quite small but I think they are doing okay.
Mark Ridgway
Hmm.. can't be much to feed on at the moment.. and it's starting to feel very dry.

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PublishedAugust 23, 2014

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