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Spotted orbweaver (male)

Neoscona crucifera

Description:

Common spider across most of North America

Habitat:

City park

Notes:

I found two males within about 4 feet of each other.

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2 Comments

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

Thanks! I like how the 2nd photo turned out. When I found the first spider, I thought it was dead by the way it was sitting all curled up. I was surprised to see it move when I touched it. Now I see through other photos that the males simply sit this way when resting.

KarenL
KarenL 10 years ago

Nice series Aaron!

Aaron_G
Spotted by
Aaron_G

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Sep 16, 2013
Submitted on Sep 17, 2013

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