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Cross Orb Weaver

Araneus diadematus

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Field Notes

Description:

A beautiful orb weaver spider in my yard, chomping on an unfortunate victim's head until I disturbed him, then he continued munching soon after.

Habitat:

My Central Massachusetts' yard

Species ID Suggestions

Cross Orb Weaver

Araneus diadematus

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Kyle A
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Comments (2)
Kyle A
You are very welcome. They are very pretty spiders.

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2014

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