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Furrow Orb Weaver

Larinoides cornutus

Description:

1 inch with legs outstretched. Same type as another bigger spider I found a few days ago. Strictly nocturnal orb weaver, but it was out today.

Habitat:

On the house

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5 Comments

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 12 years ago

crispy clear shot..gorgeous colors and pattern!

EricEllison
EricEllison 12 years ago

sweet. it took some digging to find. ive never seen one here

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

So excited! I have never heard of this kind before. I went to my usual spider guide (not bug guide) Thanks so so much Eric. THIS IS IT!

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

really? An orb weaver. I love orbs. I didn't think they would hang out at my house, maybe they followed me home from the meadow or are getting warm. HA!

EricEllison
EricEllison 12 years ago

id say Larinioides cornutus

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Nov 30, 2011
Submitted on Nov 30, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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