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Spined Micrathena (Micrathena gracilis)
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Copyright © 2012
Ben Gray
Spiny orb weaver? -
Micrathena gracilis
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Northeast Park, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
June 10, 2012
I believe this is some type of spiny orb weaver female, but correction or confirmation is much appreciated. Thanks!
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Contributed by
Ben Gray
on 11 June, 2012 - 3:21pm
Last updated 12 June, 2012 - 6:56am
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Ben Gray
, 12 June, 2012 - 6:56am
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Yes, we agree
Female, Micrathena gracilis
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john and jane balaban
, 11 June, 2012 - 9:38pm
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My guess would be...
... Spined micrathena, Micrathena gracilis
. The ones I see are not generally this brown, but there are photos with somewhat similar coloration in the guide and the body shape is consistent.
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Carmen Champagne
, 11 June, 2012 - 7:21pm
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