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funny shape - Micrathena sagittata
Copyright © 2009 lunarblue

funny shape - Micrathena sagittata
Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
August 10, 2009
Size: 1/2 inch
I have never seen a spider shaped like this
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Contributed by lunarblue on 25 August, 2009 - 8:34am
Last updated 25 August, 2009 - 10:19am

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… Lynette Schimming, 25 August, 2009 - 10:19am login or register to post comments

looks like Arrowshaped Micrathena Orb Weaver
Micrathena sagittata
Is what it looks like to me. They're a neat looking spider. I don't think there are others with this general appearance, but let's see if other people agree with the ID.


… Andrew Williams, 25 August, 2009 - 9:00am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you. I agree it is neat
Thank you. I agree it is neat looking, it is small and only saw it because the sun shined on it giving it an almost prism effect. It was really shiny with a lot of colors
… lunarblue, 25 August, 2009 - 9:12am login or register to post comments

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