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found in the backyard 2
Copyright © 2008 AlishaCorcoran

found in the backyard 2
New Lothrop, Genesee County, Michigan, USA
September 7, 2008
Size: quarter sized minus legs
not sure what the spider is in the top of the photo either. both were on the side of the garbage cans. we live in an open field with working farm fields around us. few trees or shrubs near us. pretty scary looking guy. i was afraid to get to close. not sure its a male or female.
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Contributed by AlishaCorcoran on 7 September, 2008 - 7:54pm
Last updated 2 October, 2008 - 4:14pm

Yes, quite possibly a male and female
of a species of Orb Weaver, but very difficult to say whether they are both the same species or which species that is with a ventral view. They are harmless, but a dorsal view would be needed to tell you more.
… john and jane balaban, 7 September, 2008 - 8:20pm login or register to post comments

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