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Venusta Orchard Spider? - Leucauge venusta
Copyright © 2004 Tony DiTerlizzi

Venusta Orchard Spider? - Leucauge venusta
Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
June 12, 2004
Shot on a nearby trail, I'm not a spider expert, so I am basing the ID on other photos on the site. Can anyone confirm for me?
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Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 22 July, 2004 - 5:07pm
Last updated 11 August, 2005 - 9:52am

Great photo! I think you're r
Great photo! I think you're right on the Orchard Spider. They're pretty distinct looking. How big was the spider?
… Aggie, 22 July, 2004 - 8:11pm login or register to post comments

 
Size...
If I recall correctly, it wasn't too large, perhaps 5-7 mm body...
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 24 July, 2004 - 10:57am login or register to post comments

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