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Orb-weaver spiders

Photo by bjohnson
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Description:

I noticed this ball of spiders on my back porch and when I blew on them a little they spread out for me. No idea what kind of spider it is.

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Comments (15)
KarenL
Great spot! You should add this to the Animal Architecture mission too - http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378
Apple
I am fascinated by this photo! I have a love/hate relationship with spiders. My rule is you need to be outside and I am a fan...in my house, not so much.
textless
Super spotting. What a great find!
Ava T-B
Wonderful pictures! Really lovely!
bjohnson
Funny that I have always loved this photo and used it as my screen shot but it creeped my kids out and they all thought I was strange. It is so refreshing to find people who love photos like this.
BrandonBlount
I agree, baby orb weavers. Not sure what species though. Very very cool shots!!!! Favorite for certain!!!
theroguenun
Wow! What a great shot. I've had droves of baby wolf spiders on my back wall but never seen any clusters like this or any so vivid. I think Edward may be right... they do look like Orb Weavers. :)
EdwardNathanReulbachJr.
I think they are baby Orb Weavers. I get 5 or 6 clusters in my yard a year and my predominant spiders (off the patio) are the Orb Weavers.

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International Spider Survey
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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture

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PublishedOctober 23, 2011

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