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Christine Hanrahan

Bridge orb weaver (Larinioides sclopetarius), female

These spiders are primarily nocturnal and as their names suggests, often build their web by bridges. This was one of about 5 such spiders hanging out near the lights at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden building one night in summer.


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Graeme03-Feb-2011 22:37
Im no big fan of spiders and this one looks so scary lol..V
Guest 03-Feb-2011 20:03
Even if spiders terrify me I still can't help but be drawn to this photo. Fascinating detail. V.
Colin Storey03-Feb-2011 18:42
Fantastic shot of this scary spider. v
slhoornstra03-Feb-2011 18:15
I was eating my curds and whey when.....nice to see this orb weaver! V
Tom LeRoy03-Feb-2011 16:42
Beautiful creature and not scary at all (on photograph) - superbly captured. V!
globalgadabout03-Feb-2011 15:56
a finely etched image of this attractive spider...superior work...V
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