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Furrow Orb Weaver Spider

Larinoides cornutus

Description:

Unknown but possibly a type of Skull Spider (see abdomen). About 1 1/2 inches in length. Very scary and very active. Protecting its food source. Nocturnal orb weaver. I caught it out!

Habitat:

On the house near wooded area.

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3 Comments

ulvalactuca77
ulvalactuca77 12 years ago

Great spotting carol! I was unable to ID him when you posted originally.

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

Yes, it likes earwigs. Eric helped me with ID. I never saw it before because it usually hides during the day. A nocturnal orb weaver, Stian. So excited. Discovered a new one this late in the season. Awesome!

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 12 years ago

Awesome spider Carol, does he eat something like a Earwig (Dermaptera)?

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Nov 28, 2011
Submitted on Nov 28, 2011

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