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orange spider - Castianeira

orange spider - Castianeira
Warsaw, MO, Truman Lake State Park County, Missouri, USA
August 10, 2008
Size: less than 1/2 inch
This spider was a very rapid runner, very bright orange markings and distinctive black and white striped legs. Beautiful. spider, I've never seen one like it. Any guesses as to what it is?

Moved
Moved from Spiders.

Not an expert
but it reminds me of this one. There may be other options

 
definitely very similar, mine
definitely very similar, mine just has more black on its abdomen. I suppose there can be color variations within the same species as with other spiders and insects. I appreciate the info.

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