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Spider ID - Araneus bicentenarius
Copyright © 2007 Joan Spaw

Spider ID - Araneus bicentenarius
on ranch near Perdenales River and West Cave Preserve (Cypress Mill), Travis County (Texas Hill Country) County, Texas, USA
June 24, 2007
Size: abdomen about 1 1/2 in
Pale green abdomen with 2 large "eyes" and black markings. The spider was eating a large grasshopper that was trapped in its web. The web was between cedar trees. Photo was taken in the late afternoon.
Contributed by Joan Spaw on 27 June, 2007 - 12:39pm
Last updated 20 July, 2007 - 5:03pm

Moved
Moved from Spiders.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 20 July, 2007 - 5:03pm

Has the overall look of Araneus bicentenarius
- Giant Lichen Orbweaver, images in the guide here, but we often get a couple of these Araneus confused. Jeff will give you a firm ID.
… john and jane balaban, 27 June, 2007 - 1:32pm

 
Giant Lichen Orbweaver
It did look just like the photos on the link (first photo on second row and first 3 photos on bottom row).
Where do they live? How common are they?
Thanks so much!
… Joan Spaw, 28 June, 2007 - 11:31am

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