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Mastophora phrynosoma
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Copyright © 2013
Curt Harden
Cocoon -
Mastophora phrynosoma
Danville, Virginia, USA
March 7, 2013
Size: ~1.5 cm in diameter
I found this hanging among a small bunch of dead leaves, the cocoon was attached with silk.
Images of this individual:
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Contributed by
Curt Harden
on 10 March, 2013 - 7:10pm
Last updated 25 March, 2013 - 12:39pm
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Curt Harden
, 10 March, 2013 - 11:24pm
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Maybe ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/junesbugs/2936043659/
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Cathy Wilson
, 10 March, 2013 - 9:03pm
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Could it be . . Bolas spider egg sac ?
I googled images . . . and a few of them looked very close. See what you think.
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Cathy Wilson
, 10 March, 2013 - 9:00pm
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I think you are right!
The closest match I found just browsing pictures was Mastophora phrynosoma. I had never heard of Bolas spiders before, very cool/bizarre.
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Curt Harden
, 10 March, 2013 - 11:10pm
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The only reason I know this spider . . .
Back in 2009 - I luckily discovered a Mastophora on a dew-covered lilac leaf in Loudonivlle, Ohio.
And you're right - they are very cool :)
Here's my spider:http://bugguide.net/node/view/449567
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Cathy Wilson
, 11 March, 2013 - 6:20am
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just a suggestion
im not sure what you have there..but dont bring it in the warmth of the house..instead keep it safe at outside temp that way it will hatch at the correct time and find a mate...
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Edna Woodward
, 10 March, 2013 - 8:55pm
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Thanks
I do have it in a jar on the porch outside, for that reason.
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Curt Harden
, 10 March, 2013 - 11:10pm
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