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sleeping Orb-weaver Spider - Eustala
Copyright © 2012 Jonas Insinga

sleeping Orb-weaver Spider - Eustala
East Foss Farm, Durham, New Hampshire, USA
May 12, 2012
Size: 6-7 mm?
I was out testing my new macro lens (I still need some more practice with steadying my hands). This spider was resting during the day when I found it at the base of a dead twig that was coming out of the trunk of a sapling (chokeberry?)
If it wasn't for the odd contour of the spider's body projecting from the bark I swear I wouldn't have seen it there.
Contributed by Jonas Insinga on 14 May, 2012 - 12:48am
Last updated 9 December, 2012 - 9:50pm

Moved
Moved from Eustala. The markings look like E. anastera, but the abdomen isn't turned up. Since we're not 100% sure of all the cepina patterns we're moving this here for now.
… Lynette Elliott, 9 December, 2012 - 9:50pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Nice find.
… Lynette Elliott, 15 May, 2012 - 11:31pm

Yes, looks to be
Eustala
… john and jane balaban, 14 May, 2012 - 9:42am

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