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Basilica Spider - Mecynogea lemniscata

Basilica Spider - Mecynogea lemniscata
Haddonfield, NJ, Camden County, New Jersey, USA
August 20, 2005
Size: body - 1/2", w/legs 1.25"
A macro of the local basilica spider (Mecynogea lemniscata) that set up shop on the ceiling of our porch.

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Basilica Spider - Mecynogea lemniscata Orchard or Sheetweb spider?  Neither - Basilica Spider - Mecynogea lemniscata

linked to old mage
older posting had attached comments so we saved that one

 
Questionable.
I'm still thinking this looks more like the basilica spider, Mecynogea lemniscata, but their webs are generally domed orbs, not strictly horizontal. Could be a young one? Willing to entertain arguments from either side:-)

 
Good Catch!
After I had thought it was a Leucauge, and after Eric mentioned the Basilica Spider, it made me think; although I didn't realize Basilica spiders were that far north, it did seem like a much better match . I e-mailed Marty to get additional details and provided photo links, but John and Jane's idea to compare photos was an even better idea! Thanks! (I agree it is a M. lemniscata.)

 
We will move this to Mecynogea
We think if you look at images of Mecynogea and Leucauge you'll see why Eric says yours is a Basilica

 
identification
I agree - after seeing them side by side, it definitely appears to be a Basilica. Thanks!

 
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