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Star-bellied Orb Weaver Spider

Acanthepeira stellata

Description:

1/3 inch long with some type of butterfly such as a Meadow Fritillary. Tan and brown with star-shaped abdomen.

Habitat:

Meadow with abundant flowers and weeds.

Notes:

Found on old external hard drive. Very small and difficult to see however, with a butterfly hanging off it, this was easy to spot. Spring 2012

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1 Comment

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 11 years ago

Nice spotting, Carol!

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Apr 30, 2012
Submitted on Mar 26, 2013

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