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Marbled Orb-Weaver

Araneus marmoreus

Notes:

I think this may be some sort of Orb Weaver. It was surprising though, as I watched him, he shot out these little liquid drops out of his abdomen like missiles! He also kept mistaking the little fluffy seed pods for bugs :p

1 Species ID Suggestions

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago
Marbled Orb-Weaver
Araneus marmoreus Araneus marmoreus


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1 Comment

Josh Asel
Josh Asel 10 years ago

Thank you Marta for the ID :)

Josh Asel
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Josh Asel

California, USA

Spotted on Oct 2, 2013
Submitted on Oct 2, 2013

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