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Black Spider - Leucauge venusta
Copyright © 2009 Darryl N Searcy

Black Spider - Leucauge venusta
Range, Conecuh County, Alabama, USA
October 8, 2009
Size: thorax to abdomen 1.5 cm
These small spiders are everywhere in abundance. We've not been bothered heretofore with these spiders, but after the terrific hurricane season 5 years ago these have taken over. They build a web in open spaces, are not aggressive, and don't seem to get any larger. This one is shown about three times its normal size. Any help will be appreciated.
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Contributed by Darryl N Searcy on 8 October, 2009 - 7:37pm
Last updated 9 October, 2009 - 4:53pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 9 October, 2009 - 4:53pm login or register to post comments

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Pests? hehehe
Alert Minute Insect Homeland Security
… Matt Edmonds, 8 October, 2009 - 8:32pm login or register to post comments

Thanks to
John, Jane, and Andrew. These are getting to be real pests. I've also seen them with a yellow or white smile. Many appreciations for the ID. dARRYL
… Darryl N Searcy, 8 October, 2009 - 8:15pm login or register to post comments

No, venusta is the only one
with that big orange smile!
… john and jane balaban, 8 October, 2009 - 8:11pm login or register to post comments

looks like Orchard Orbweaver - Leucauge venusta
I think there's another spider with similar looking bottom, so best to see if other people agree to be safe.


… Andrew Williams, 8 October, 2009 - 8:04pm login or register to post comments

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