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Shamrock Orbweaver (Araneus trifolium)
Photo#134835
Copyright © 2007
foxfieldfarm
Purple Petunia Spider -
Araneus trifolium
Liberty, Waldo County, Maine, USA
August 7, 2007
Size: 3/4" body
same as the first photo
Contributed by
foxfieldfarm
on 7 August, 2007 - 8:31am
Last updated 10 August, 2007 - 7:06pm
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Jeff Hollenbeck
, 10 August, 2007 - 7:06pm
Shamrock spider.
I am pretty sure this is a "shamrock spider," Araneus trifolium. Please compare with existing images in the guide.
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Eric R. Eaton
, 7 August, 2007 - 3:28pm