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Tuftlegged Orbweaver or "Mangora placida" This web was spun in front of a blackberry bush perfectly in position to capture unassuming prey on their way to enjoying a fruitful meal. Click/tap to enlarge

Tuftlegged Orbweaver or "Mangora placida"

This web was spun in front of a blackberry bush perfectly in position to capture unassuming prey on their way to enjoying a fruitful meal.

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  1. View Stephen Philips's profile
    Stephen Philips
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    This is identified via bug guide as a Mangora placida. Reference - http://bugguide.net/node/view/178048/bgpage Posted 10 years ago
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      WildFlower
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      Do you have a view of the dorsal side? Posted 10 years ago
      1. View Stephen Philips's profile
        Stephen Philips
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        I will have to check. Will let you know. Posted 10 years ago

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Uploaded Jul 23, 2015.
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