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Crystalline Ruler | Leucauge venusta Ruler of a crystalline empire of light,<br />
a spider reigns over its small world.<br />
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Crystalline Ruler | Leucauge venusta

Ruler of a crystalline empire of light,
a spider reigns over its small world.

A page from STEP GENTLY OUT.

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The orchard spider is a long-jawed orbweaver spider that occurs from southern Canada to Panama, along the East coast, reaching into the central US. The web is often oriented horizontally, with the spider hanging down in the center.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Rick Lieder
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Uploaded Dec 8, 2015.