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Orchard orbweaver (Leucauge venusta), Florida 2

Orchard orbweaver (Leucauge venusta), Florida 2

The spider in the image was photographed in my front yard almost a year ago.

The spider in the image was photographed in my front yard almost a year ago.
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Aperture f/3.7 ISO 100 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 267/10

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