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Shamrock Orbweaver

Araneus trifolium

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

fairly large spider for the area, abdomen was about 1cm

Habitat:

temperate forest

Notes:

I spotted this spider with a large web strung low between 2 bushes along a trail at Baden Powell park. It was eating an ant or small fly. It kept it's legs held tight to it's body.

Species ID Suggestions

Shamrock Orbweaver

Araneus trifolium

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Ronald and Amissa
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PublishedAugust 27, 2011

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