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Photo#272781
Unknown Tennessee Spider
Copyright © 2009 kaldari

Unknown Tennessee Spider
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
May 6, 2009
Size: about 7 or 8mm

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Contributed by kaldari on 6 May, 2009 - 11:50am
Last updated 15 May, 2009 - 7:30pm

Moved
Moved from Spiders.
… john and jane balaban, 15 May, 2009 - 7:30pm login or register to post comments

spider
Not an ID but take a look at Eustala and see what you think.
… Ilona L., 6 May, 2009 - 12:20pm login or register to post comments

 
Could be
The carapace and abdomen markings look similar. Also the body shape, eye configuration, and spiny legs are similar. It definitely seems to be some kind of Orb Weaver. This Humpbacked Orbweaver (Eustala anastera) looks quite similar. (Although it says that spider is only 2mm long!)
… kaldari, 7 May, 2009 - 9:50am login or register to post comments

 
Eustala anastera
After looking at more photos of Eustala anastera, I think I'm about 90% sure that's it. Anyone have a 2nd opinion?
… kaldari, 12 May, 2009 - 6:01pm login or register to post comments

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