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Cross Orb Weaver

Araneus diadematus

Spotting Image 1
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Description:

This orbit weaver spiderling was tiny and bright orange in color. It must have been about 1 t0 2 mm long.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 10 years ago
Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus Species Araneus diadematus - Cross Orbweaver - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

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Hema Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

pic 2 shows what a skilled hunter this spiderling has become. It was able to wrap up it's prey like a burritto and feast on it.
It's size is still tiny though.
Makes me wonder if it is a miniature adult or a spiderling......

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Hema Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Thnx , Cindy!

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HemaShah

Walnut Creek, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 11, 2013
Submitted on Jun 11, 2013

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