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The Linyphiidae family is one of the most diverse spider groups in northern climes.  Many; are very small and secretive. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
Common large orb weaver throughout the U.S.
This individual is a female. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
This species has  distinctive rows of setae(hairs) on the prosoma (head) and prominent brushy areas on it's front two legs.
Jumping spiders as this one are considered the "teddy bears" of the spider world. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
One of the several species of widow spiders found in North America. This "northern widow" is from Massachusetts, not common in the state. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
Spiders as all invertebrates have to molt old cuticle (skin) for it to grow.  Many spider species spin silken shelters to molt safely but many as this has done will hang by silk to molt clear of danger. This exuva (molted skin) has been left hanging.
Photographed in Queensland, Australia. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
This common orb weaver Araneus marmoreus has yet to grow to full maturity .  This immature specimen was found in Massachusetts. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
Araneus trifolium : A very common orb weaving spider found throughout the U.S. especially northern states.By the size of the spider and swollen abdomen is likely a gravid female. No it is not biting my finger.  Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
This unusual Thomisdae (crab spider) is a predatory ant-mimic of the common green weaver tree ant found in Australia. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
Even on the rear of the abdomen of Amyciaea albomaculata seems to mimic the head and eyes of it's prey, the green tree ant (Oecophylla smaragdina). Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
The Linyphiidae family is one of the most diverse spider groups in northern climes. Many; are very small and secretive. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
The Linyphiidae family is one of the most diverse spider groups in northern climes.  Many; are very small and secretive. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
The Linyphiidae family is one of the most diverse spider groups in northern climes. Many; are very small and secretive. Image and Text Copyright Joe Warfel
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Keywords: snow spiders spp arachnids linyphiidae
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