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Spined micrathena spider

M. gracilis

Photo by styldesley
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Field Notes

Description:

Spined micrathena spider

Habitat:

Garden spider

Notes:

Spider was weaving a web between a fence, hydrangea and an oak tree. The web was a good 45cm diameter.

Reference Links:

Spined Micrathena, Spiny-back Spiders (Micrathena gracilis, the Spined Micrathena)

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International Spider Survey
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PublishedAugust 25, 2011

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