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Shamrock Orb Weaver Spider

Araneus trifolium

Description:

3 cm in length including legs. Family: Araneidae (orb Weavers) Genus: Araneus. Color: Variable including red, white, yellow, speckled. This example is white with brown speckles. Legs: Black and White stripes with orange near tips. Non-venomous.

Habitat:

Meadow with abundant flowers and weeds

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2 Comments

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/141.... Thanks! This is a beautiful example of one of my favorite spiders. More photos (2nd spot) with measurement.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Another lovely fellow!

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Sep 12, 2012
Submitted on Sep 13, 2012

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