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22-AUG-2017 Lejun

Arrow-shaped Micrathena Spider

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Micrathena sagittata
Female
Ventral view
Note typeical short stabilimentum above the web hub.
Auburn, Alabama

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ300
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lejun23-Aug-2017 00:58
Actually, I have held this species without a bite. They are actually pretty small, the female being about 9mm in length and the male 4-5mm in length. They really don't pose any danger to humans.
Missed Opportunities23-Aug-2017 00:53
Wouldn't want a bite from this one!