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Marbled Orb Weaver Spider

Araneus marmoreus

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Field Notes

Description:

Largest marbled orb weaver spider of the 3 I found with similar if not almost identical coloring. (I found a small, medium and large) Approx 3/4 inch abdominal size. More distinct black pattern than other two. (First sighting)

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos

Notes:

this posting is in correction of a mix up between large and medium sized marbled spiders

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Comments (3)
KarenL
So pretty! Much more colorful than the ones I see round here.

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Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedNovember 17, 2011

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