Critters of the Week

Where Spotted: Climbing Wall and Pony Pasture
Common Name: Hentz Orbweaver (I’m pretty sure on this id but could be wrong)
Scientific Name:Nescona crucifera
Length:  Females are 0.37-0.74 inches (9.3-19 mm) and males are slightly smaller

• Hentz orbweavers are also known as spotted orbweavers because of two distinct white spots they have on the underside of their abdomen, and the “crucifer” portion of their Latin name is due to the embossed cross-shape they have on the top side of their abdomen. (Not seen very well in my photos.)
• The Arboreal Orbweaver/Hentz Orbweaver (Nescona crucifera) is primarily a nocturnal species and it rebuilds its web every night. However, adult females have been known to leave their webs up and hunt throughout the day.
• This spider has one of the widest color and modeling pattern variations of any spider species.
• The Arboreal Orbweaver is mostly found in the eastern portion of the U.S. but its southern range extends west to California.
• The orb portion of the web may be nearly 2 feet in diameter.

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