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Orchard Orbweaver

Leucauge venusta

Description:

When I first noticed this very small spiders - they reminded me of the movie Alien! Small green spider with slightly elongated abdomen marked with silver, yellow, black, green, and bright orange or pink spots. Spins its web at an angle and hangs in the center

Habitat:

Woodlands. Builds in low shrubs or small trees, close to the ground

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4 Comments

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 12 years ago

Thank you Melissa, and my pleasure ;)

MelissaFerguson
MelissaFerguson 12 years ago

I think these are the coolest looking spiders with what appears to be a painted on smiley face! Great shots! Thanks for always posting in Florida's Flora & Fauna!!

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 12 years ago

Thank you kindly harsuame

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 12 years ago

Sensacional que bella toma

MaryEvans2
Spotted by
MaryEvans2

Greenville, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jul 30, 2011
Submitted on Apr 19, 2012

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