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Araneus albotriangulus
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Araneus albotriangulus (VF)
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Araneus parvulus (RM)
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female: 4 mm
male: about 2 mm
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In a small irregularly constructed web among the leaves of shrubs, reasonably close to the ground; a fluffy egg sac that is not in a hidden retreat may be nearby
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Unknown, but far too small to be able to envenomate a human and not at all aggressive
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The most obvious visible characteristic of this small orb weaver is the presence of a pair of yellow 'wings' on the upper front surface of the abdomen.
Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Many small araneid species, and especially this unknown araneid species.
Email Ron Atkinson for more information.
Last updated 8 April 2008.
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