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Trash line Orb Weaver Spider

Cyclosa Turbinata

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Field Notes

Description:

Nearly invisible among the trash and the size of the spider is no greater than 1/4 inch. (4.4 mm / .17 in. in some guide information) A very unique specimen with a "chocolate kiss" head.

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos

Notes:

Very surprised to find any active spider considering the nights get down below 32 degrees.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Carol Snow Milne
New Photos of this strange less than 1/4 inch rare trash line spider (with the chocolate kiss head/abdomen) Barely visible to the naked eye.

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Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedNovember 24, 2011

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