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Araneus talipedatus
Very hairy legs on this Orb , camouflaged into its surroundings , green body with white/cream spots.
Green mottled leaves - sorry not sure of my plant ID's ..have some books and trying to learn
Spotted on Nov 2, 2014
Submitted on Nov 3, 2014
5 Comments
Incredibly spiny. I wonder how it avoids poking its own eyes out?
Great spotting Charlie! This little guy's camouflage is incredible. Thank you for sharing :)
:/ ...this is how it was ID for me ...'Araneus' talipedatus, the Slender Green Orb Weaver, nicely spotted...i have removed the ' ..is that better , so it's right ..you know i like to make sure they are right ;)
Got an ID. Great. (Quote mark stuck in there?) Excellent location for it on that leaf.
Wonderful camouflage here Charlie!