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Marbled Orb Weaver

Posted by October 24th, 2006 at 12:00 am

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a picture for you
Please identify this spider for me or tell me if the image didn’t come through. The spider is a vivid orange with black markings.
Carol

Hi Carol,
This is a beautiful Marbled Orb Weaver, Araneus marmoreus. The spider hides in a retreat from its web and drops to the ground when approached and disturbed.

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