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Orb Weaver - Araneus bicentenarius
Copyright © 2005 Signa Williams

Orb Weaver - Araneus bicentenarius
Gates County, North Carolina, USA
July 7, 2005
Size: over 1 inch
Dorsal view of orb weaver. (Tried to submit this photo at the same time as my other picture of this spider. Obviously, it didn't work.)

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Big, Beautiful Orb Weaver - Araneus bicentenarius Orb Weaver - Araneus bicentenarius
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Contributed by Signa Williams on 9 July, 2005 - 5:22pm
Last updated 11 July, 2005 - 6:52am

Also looks similar to
Araneus nordmanni, but don't have any sites on the web to link to.
… Lynette Schimming, 9 July, 2005 - 6:09pm login or register to post comments

Looks similar to
Araneus bicentenarius, Giant Lichen Orbweaver. See this site.
… Lynette Schimming, 9 July, 2005 - 6:04pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
After reading written descriptions of the two species you suggested, I believe it is more likely A. bicentenarius than A. nordmanni. I appreciate the help!
… Signa Williams, 9 July, 2005 - 7:23pm login or register to post comments

 
You got it
That's the one. I linked the two photos for you. After submitting the first one, there will be an add image link so you can add another view. Or, just link them afterwards like I did. See the help pages for more info. Very nice images!
… Troy Bartlett, 10 July, 2005 - 8:03pm login or register to post comments

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