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Spiky Hairy Field Spider

Araneus sp.

Description:

3 cm +

Habitat:

Found in garden. Spins it's web every evening. By far the biggest in the garden now.

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4 Comments

ira080808
ira080808 10 years ago

it really looks amazing. is it poisonous? :)

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 10 years ago

Thanks Suzanne and ira! When spotting at night, one has to be on the lookout for these big spiders that will spin a web almost anywhere!

suzmonk
suzmonk 10 years ago

Yes ... wowza.

ira080808
ira080808 10 years ago

amazing spot :)

Smith Zoo
Spotted by
Smith Zoo

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Jan 3, 2013
Submitted on Feb 10, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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