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Micrathena funebris
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Copyright © 2011
jan nadeau
Pretty orb weaver -
Micrathena funebris
Tucson, Rincon Foothills, Pima County, Arizona, USA
August 15, 2011
Size: 8-10 mm
Couldn't get a good shot of the eyes with the dark carapace.
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Contributed by
jan nadeau
on 15 August, 2011 - 3:22pm
Sweeet!
Great addition to the guide. Did you get a straight on dorsal shot?
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john and jane balaban
, 15 August, 2011 - 7:39pm
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sadly, no...
but I will try again today. I'll have to roust it from its web, since they really like to hang upside down!
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jan nadeau
, 16 August, 2011 - 10:58am
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