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Marbled Orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus)
Photo#844392
Copyright © 2013
Cheryl Johnson
Cross Spider? -
Araneus marmoreus
Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA
Size: body was about .5"
Note that in one of the other images, the spider is wrapping a Japanese beetle in silk. I included that one for size comparison.
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Contributed by
Cheryl Johnson
on 19 September, 2013 - 6:47pm
Last updated 20 September, 2013 - 8:12am
When we see individuals such as this one
we often wonder if diadematus and marmoreus aren't interbreeding here in North America now that they are no longer separated by an ocean. We'll try to look up and see if anyone is doing any research on that. There just seem to be some diadematus with hints of marmoreus and some marmoreus with hints of diadematus. Curious.
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john and jane balaban
, 20 September, 2013 - 8:24am
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Certainly possible
it will be interesting to see what you find.
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Lynette Elliott
, 20 September, 2013 - 9:19am
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Moved
Moved from
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. I agree. This is one of the color forms for this species. You can see the many variations by clicking the info tab.
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Lynette Elliott
, 20 September, 2013 - 8:13am
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Wonder if this isn't Araneus marmoreus
Let's see what others think
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john and jane balaban
, 19 September, 2013 - 7:06pm
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