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spined orb weaver - Micrathena gracilis - female
Copyright © 2008 Kathy Shogren

spined orb weaver - Micrathena gracilis - Female
Assaria , Saline County, Kansas, USA
August 7, 2008
Size: - 1/2"
I have a couple views of this fascinating spider. It was very tiny and difficult for me to photograph but I gave it my best shot.

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spined orb weaver - Micrathena gracilis - female spined orb weaver - Micrathena gracilis - female
Contributed by Kathy Shogren on 10 August, 2008 - 10:02am

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