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Furrow Orb Weaver

Larinoides cornutus

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Field Notes

Description:

1 inch with legs outstretched. Same type as another bigger spider I found a few days ago. Strictly nocturnal orb weaver, but it was out today.

Habitat:

On the house

Species ID Suggestions

furrow orbweaver

Larinioides cornutus

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Comments (5)
Nicholas4
crispy clear shot..gorgeous colors and pattern!
antimatterhands
sweet. it took some digging to find. ive never seen one here
Carol Snow Milne
So excited! I have never heard of this kind before. I went to my usual spider guide (not bug guide) Thanks so so much Eric. THIS IS IT!
Carol Snow Milne
really? An orb weaver. I love orbs. I didn't think they would hang out at my house, maybe they followed me home from the meadow or are getting warm. HA!

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International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedNovember 30, 2011

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