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Buzzard Cave Spider - Meta ovalis
Copyright © 2012 David J. Thomas

Buzzard Cave Spider - Meta ovalis
Walnut Grove, Independence County, Arkansas, USA
June 9, 2010
Size: 8-10 cm span
This spider was found in Buzzard Cave.
Contributed by David J. Thomas on 18 April, 2012 - 7:15am
Last updated 18 April, 2012 - 9:51am

Moved
Moved from ID Request. The pedipalps are larger because it is a mature male. Nice find & shot.
… Lynette Elliott, 18 April, 2012 - 9:51am

Not an expert, Not an ID
Meta (Cave Orb Weavers) ?
… John R. Maxwell, 18 April, 2012 - 7:26am

 
The coloration is consistent
The coloration is consistent with Meta ovalis, but I'm not used to seeing such large pedipalps.
… David J. Thomas, 18 April, 2012 - 7:28am

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