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Halloween Spider - Araneus marmoreus
Copyright © 2005 Stephen_WV

Halloween Spider - Araneus marmoreus
Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
November 11, 2005
I recall several folks posted Halloween spider pictures at Halloween time, well this is my belated entry. Found on the side of my house about a foot up from the ground. ID help appreciated.

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Contributed by Stephen_WV on 13 November, 2005 - 5:11am
Last updated 13 November, 2005 - 3:57pm

marbled orb weaver
Found one of this species in my friends bathroom western illinos about 30 miles east of mississippi river
… JEREMY WEIR, 3 November, 2011 - 9:23pm login or register to post comments

Great shot
and your spider is gorgeous...perfect colors for Halloween!
… Lynette Elliott, 13 November, 2005 - 7:00am login or register to post comments

I would say
a marbled orb weaver that recently laid eggs.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 13 November, 2005 - 5:27am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Jeff, Lynette, Thanks for commenting.

Ah, recently laid eggs... That would explain the unusual raisin-like shape of the abdomen. The reason for that shape had me stumped and I was thinking there must be a species I wasn't seeing in the guides.

Thanks!

--Stephen

Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
www.stephencresswell.com
… Stephen_WV, 14 November, 2005 - 3:49am login or register to post comments

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