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Orchard spider There were about 4 of these guys hanging on my neighbor's fence. Loved the coloring. Living in Georgia sure has helped me overcome my fear of spiders! Leucauge venusta,Orchard spider Click/tap to enlarge

Orchard spider

There were about 4 of these guys hanging on my neighbor's fence. Loved the coloring. Living in Georgia sure has helped me overcome my fear of spiders!

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    That's a pretty one, I wonder what it's named? Want to share where you found it? Posted 12 years ago
  2. View Stacey Rollins's profile
    Stacey Rollins
    Katipo Spider
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    Sorry,laptop died before I could add any info. We are in Valdosta,Ga. I think they are some type of orb weaver. Posted 12 years ago
  3. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
    Lion
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    This is actually a Festiva Silver Marsh Spider as I now know as there are several in my garden too! Posted 11 years ago
    1. View WildFlower's profile
      WildFlower
      Lion
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      The current ID seems correct to me. It is only found in America. A few references
      http://www.spiders.us/species/leucauge-venusta/
      http://www.floridanature.org/species.asp?species=Leucauge_venusta
      http://bugguide.net/node/view/2010
      http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/orchard-orb-weaver       Posted 11 years ago

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The Orchard spider

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.

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Species identified by Stacey Rollins
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By Stacey Rollins

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Uploaded Nov 7, 2012. Captured Nov 4, 2012 18:07.
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  • 4.8mm