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I only wish I could have seen those famous eye spots :(
I just saw one of these today! I think it's an Orchard Spider.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucauge_ve...
It looks as though you've found a gall. These outgrowths are caused by insects, mites, fungi and bacteria. I wonder what caused this beauty . . .
What a great shot!
Thanks Jellis! You're exactly right. My bad.