Starbellied Orbweaver

Acanthepeira stellata

"Acanthepeira stellata", known generally as the starbellied orbweaver or starbellied spider, is a species of orb weaver in the spider family Araneidae. It is found in a range from Canada to Mexico.It is most commonly found along the Eastern and Western coastline of North America.
Starbellied Orbweaver At North Tract This is a picture of a Starbellied Orbweaver on the North Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Fort Meade, Maryland. Acanthepeira stellata,Geotagged,Summer,United States

Appearance

The abdomen of the starbellied orbweaver is covered with several spikes that have inspired its name. Like other orb weaver spiders, it is nocturnal and creates vertical webs to catch flying insects.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilyAraneidae
GenusAcanthepeira
SpeciesA. stellata
Photographed in
United States of America