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Peucetia viridans
A green lynx spider had molted (a process known as ecdysis). They need to shed their old exoskeleton in order to grow. The remnants of the old, empty exoskeleton are called exuviae.
Also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecdysis
Spotted on Jul 31, 2014
Submitted on Aug 5, 2014
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