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Orb weaver spider

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Field Notes

Description:

Very large spider. About a quarter in size. Seems to be nocturnal.

Habitat:

Back porch, lots of insects.

Species ID Suggestions

Orb weaver spider
olfarbemeister
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Comments (1)
CindyBinghamKeiser
It's difficult to ID without an image of the other side at least. This is an Orb Weaver spider though (Araneidae family)

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity

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PublishedNovember 21, 2011

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