This spider was found in a rather large shelter made up of several leaves bound together on privet. The size of the shelter suggests that it may have been made by a previous larger occupant. The area of the eyes of this spider was covered by a sort of "hood". The "hood" was peeled of with the tip of a pin, revealing apparently normal eyes. This series contains several photos both with and without the "hood". Does anyone have info or theories about this strange covering? None of this rather fiberous material was observed elsewhere on the spider's body. Several juveniles (photo of one here),were found in the shelter near the presumed adult. - Gayle