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Unrecognized Spider - Neoscona

Unrecognized Spider - Neoscona
Plainsboro Preserve, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
September 1, 2017
Size: 10mm

Metepeira?
Hi,
At first glance, I thought this may have been M. labyrinthea.
Have a good day,

Perfectly harmless and beneficial orb weaver
genus Neoscona, maybe domiciliorum? Let's see what others think.

 
Neoscona
Looking back through some of my earlier photos, I noticed one of Neoscona crucifera that has a similar characteristic cross-shape on the abdomen making me wonder if this one might also be N. crucifera, however, the guide page definitely seems to suggest N. domiciliorum, due to the bright white contrast of the markings. Thanks again for your assistance with yet another photo.

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