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Marbled Orb Weaver - Araneus marmoreus
Copyright © 2005 Jeff Clark

Marbled Orb Weaver - Araneus marmoreus
Fairfax City County, Virginia, USA
September 19, 2005
Size: tip to tip 4cm
Found in my garden lurking around under a flower.
Contributed by Jeff Clark on 17 October, 2005 - 7:27pm
Last updated 20 October, 2005 - 8:26pm

we would guess at
Araneus marmoreus - Marbled Orb Weaver. check in the guide here. Nice image. Will be a great addition to the guide.
… john and jane balaban, 17 October, 2005 - 8:53pm

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