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Spotted orb-weaver spider

Neoscona crucifera

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

Body about 1/2" long

Habitat:

Under our deck!

Reference Links:

Neoscona crucifera

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Comments (5)
KarenL
Added to new Spiders of Tennessee mission - http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9135391
KarenL
I'm hoping I get to see some of the more exotic colorful guys that you find next year!
KarenL
I've only just started checking out our spider population & found it mainly consists of the venomous brown recluses that share our bathroom with us! I'm keen to find one of the crab-like spiny guys!

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2011

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