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Unknown spider - Araniella displicata
Copyright © 2008 Phil Huntley-Franck

Unknown spider - Araniella displicata
Elkton, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
September 2, 2008
Size: 1/4 inch+
Very pretty spider. Only found one in the yard this year. In spite of impressive fangs, the spider wasn't at all aggressive - it even allowed me to prod it with my finger, then it slowly moved into a different pose. It also allowed me to pick it up and move it to a sunnier spot a few inches away for more photos. With no boxing gloves, I'm wondering if it might be a female.

Any suggestions for ID would be greatly appreciated.

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Contributed by Phil Huntley-Franck on 7 October, 2008 - 10:57pm
Last updated 8 October, 2008 - 6:18pm

Araniella displicata
Again, I'm not an expert, but it looks like another Sixspotted Orbweaver:


Beautiful spider...wish I could find one here in San Diego.
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