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Mousetoescamper

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8. Thanks, MuseRider

Reply to MuseRider (Reply #5)

Sun Sep 7, 2025, 01:41 PM

Sep 2025

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 Sep 2025 OP

I love your photos, always Easterncedar Sep 2025 #1

And I always appreciate your thoughtful comments, Easterncedar Mousetoescamper Sep 2025 #4

Absolutely splendid photo, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2025 #2

Thank you, Peggy Mousetoescamper Sep 2025 #6

that capture is perfect in every way HAB911 Sep 2025 #3

Thanks, HAB911 Mousetoescamper Sep 2025 #7

Yours is a very nice shot! MuseRider Sep 2025 #5

Thanks, MuseRider Mousetoescamper Sep 2025 #8