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Orb-weaver Spider

Description:

This amazing spider was located on hibiscus. It has lovely red color underneath the legs which I noticed when I disturbed it. It is quite large and the body alone measures over 1/2" round.

Habitat:

Tropical wet forest in SW Costa Rica less than a mile from the ocean.



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2 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 9 months ago

Thanks! I agree but wasn't sure.

Sumukha Javagal
Sumukha Javagal 9 months ago

An orb weaver maybe?

Costa Rica

Lat: 8.38, Long: -83.29

Spotted on Jul 12, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012

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