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Spiny Orb Weaver Spider

Micrathena gracilis

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This spider measures about 3/8" wide by 3/4" long from head to tail. There are very few images on the internet of this species with this coloring.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica one month into the six month dry season. The web was no higher than one foot from the forest floor.

Notes:

he was moving so much that it was hard to get a clear shot off.

Reference Links:

I'm thinking Female Micrathena gracilis - Micrathena gracilis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Spined Micrathena

Micrathena gracilis

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Comments (9)
bayucca
Micrathena gracilis, female. Happy 2012!
LarryGraziano
mae, un poco fuera de foco....poco a poco voy a lograr tomar fotos lindas con el macro!!! Feliz anio nuevo!!!!!
LarryGraziano
thanks Karen! just getting used to a macro. I have no experience with them so it will be touch and go for a while. Happy New Year!!!!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 1, 2012

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