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Black Orb Weaver? - Micrathena gracilis
Copyright © 2008 Paul Celano

Black Orb Weaver? - Micrathena gracilis
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
July 11, 2008
I only really got an under shot of this spider. I believe it was a type of orb weaver
Contributed by Paul Celano on 14 July, 2008 - 9:21am
Last updated 14 July, 2008 - 1:39pm

Yes
Micrathena gracilis (Spined Micrathena)
… John R. Maxwell, 14 July, 2008 - 9:44am

 
yes that was it...thanks
yes that was it...thanks
… Paul Celano, 14 July, 2008 - 1:39pm

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