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Trash Line Orb Weaver Spider

Cyclosa turbinata

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Field Notes

Description:

Under 1/4 inch spider. Orb weaver with circular web. Unusual to find in December, but temps were mild.

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos

Notes:

Last sighting (same area of meadow exactly) November 24, 2011

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
KarenL
I'm jealous! I've seen a few of the 'trash lines' but never the spider!

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Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedDecember 3, 2011

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