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Mousetoescamper

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8. Thanks, MuseRider

Reply to MuseRider (Reply #5)

Sun Sep 7, 2025, 02:41 PM

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I think your large orbweaver is probably what I've always called a garden spider (Argiope aurantia). I haven't seen one here for several years. Please post if you get the shot, cobwebs and all!

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Female orchard orbweaver #3 (this morning's photo) [View all] Mousetoescamper Sunday OP

I love your photos, always Easterncedar Sunday #1

And I always appreciate your thoughtful comments, Easterncedar Mousetoescamper Sunday #4

Absolutely splendid photo, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Sunday #2

Thank you, Peggy Mousetoescamper Sunday #6

that capture is perfect in every way HAB911 Sunday #3

Thanks, HAB911 Mousetoescamper Sunday #7

Yours is a very nice shot! MuseRider Sunday #5

Thanks, MuseRider Mousetoescamper Sunday #8