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Orchard orbweaver (Leucauge venusta) Florida

Orchard orbweaver (Leucauge venusta) Florida

Orchard orbweavers are common spiders in Florida but, because of their small size, are not often observed much less appreciated. Only females make webs. This p...
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Orchard orbweavers are common spiders in Florida but, because of their small size, are not often observed much less appreciated. Only females make webs. This photo was taken in my front yard in Homestead, Florida.
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DMC-FZ100

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Aperture f/3.5 ISO 100 Shutter 10/2000 Focal Length 211/10

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Jul, 2015

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