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Hentz’s orbweaver

Neoscona crucifera

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Notes:

This small orb weaver had an impressive amount of prey caught in it's web!

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Neoscona crucifera

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (10)
BrandonBlount
I would love to find one of the spiny orb weavers!!!!! I don't think they are around this area though.
KarenL
We have quite a few orb-weavers but most are very camera shy! I am hoping to find a spiny guy as I think they are so cool! I will check out your yellow wasp orb weavers - they sound interesting!
BrandonBlount
:-D welcome!!! I love the orb weavers, they really are the Extermination specialists!! I have several Large Yellow Wasp Orb Weavers in the garden. They do a Great job of keeping down the Japanese Beetle infestation. :-D I have some pics of one up somewhere on here.
KarenL
Brandon, thanks for the more specific ID - I will update my info.
BrandonBlount
Neoscona crucifera might actually be the correct species. looking at the alternating leg markings, very similar to the spider shown here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoscona_crucifera
BrandonBlount
Excellent Spotting! Very impressive capture both for the spotter and the spider!!!
KarenL
:) he's definitely 'super-sized' his meal!

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International Spider Survey
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Spiders of Tennessee
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Wildlife of Goose Creek
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PublishedOctober 4, 2011

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