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Golden Silk Orb-Weaver approaching a Wheel Bug

Nephila clavipes and Arilus cristatus

Photo by BenHoldridge
Published on Project Noah
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25.6128, -80.4018

Field Notes

Description:

A good sized female (leg span about 4 inches) getting ready to bite and wrap a slightly premature Wheel Bug

Habitat:

Developed palmetto scrub

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PublishedAugust 31, 2014

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