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Marbled orb-weaver spider There are many different spiders in my garden, ranging from small to large, with interesting webs and every color imaginable. This orb-weaver is obviously called Marble due to its marble-like abdomen. Araneus marmoreus,Geotagged,Marbled orb-weaver,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Marbled orb-weaver spider

There are many different spiders in my garden, ranging from small to large, with interesting webs and every color imaginable. This orb-weaver is obviously called Marble due to its marble-like abdomen.

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The Marbled orb-weaver

''Araneus marmoreus'', commonly called the marbled orb-weaver is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It has a Holarctic distribution. The web is built low down in heathland and in woodland clearings.

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Species identified by Deb Cappello
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By Deb Cappello

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Uploaded Aug 11, 2014. Captured Sep 12, 2009 13:52 in 131-133 North Fraley Street, Kane, PA 16735, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/2.7
  • 1/20s
  • ISO200
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.