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Decorator Silk-orb weaver spider

Cyclosa insulana

Photo by Tom Maebe
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Description:

Found this spider near a cave entrance. The spiral web ain't new for me, but I haven't seen this type of spider before. A rough silvery back. Plenty of food on her menu.

Species ID Suggestions

Decorator Silk-orb weaver spider

Cyclosa insulana

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Comments (18)
Tom Maebe
Thanks for the comments and suggestions!
Ashish
This is very amazing spider... Silky Signature is almost spiral.... Here is link of similar spider... http://news.discovery.com/animals/spider-webs-christmas-decorations.html
achmmad
Wonderful that sometime it looks like a orange dead leaf butterfly! Congrats!
Apple
You could also consider adding it to the mission on spiders.... http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/6518529
Apple
Wow, what a great web! This would be a great addition to the architecture mission! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378
KarenL
Awesome! I haven't seen a web quite like this before!
BalincaguinConservancy
Please consider joining the Cave Biota of the Philippines mission, http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9049473 and adding this spotting to the mission.
Dangermouse
That is so cool! Amazing, not seen a spiral web before.
ceherzog
Wow! Another spiral in nature...I love it!

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PublishedAugust 21, 2011

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