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Araneus arenaceus
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Species:
Araneus arenaceus (
VF
)
(or a closely related species)
Family:
Araneidae
(formerly Argiopidae)
Body length:
female: about 6 mm
male: about 3.5 mm
Habitat:
Probably in a small orb web, at least during the evenings
Toxicity:
Probably harmless to humans
Its cephalothorax
Spider(s) with a very similar appearance:
Araneus acuminatus
and
Arkys species?
.
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Ron Atkinson
for more information. Last updated 30 May 2009.