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Micrathena Spider

Micrathena sagittata

Spotting Image 1

Description:

This looks like an orb weaver spider. It measures about 3/8" long.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest of NW Costa Rica 5 weeks into the rainy season.

2 Species ID Suggestions

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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Arrow-shaped Micrathena
Micrathena sagittata Micrathena sagittata
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CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 11 years ago
Orb Weaver Spider
Micrathena sp. Micrathena


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4 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Thanks Maria

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Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Very cool spider!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Thanks bayucca, Cindy, and Chun!

ChunXingWong
ChunXingWong 11 years ago

Beautiful view from under the Micrathena spider.

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LarryGraziano
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LarryGraziano

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Spotted on May 23, 2012
Submitted on May 27, 2012

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