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Is this a golden orb weaver spider? Also, why does the spider shake the web after it wraps the prey causing it to spin around? Thanks!!
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- Submitted: Apr 16, 2021
- Photographed: Apr 16, 2021
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Miami, Florida, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.),Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes:
She might be Gea heptagon, a species that we rarely see submitted. I don’t know if this is one of the Orbweavers that makes golden silk, I don’t think so. She shook the web because she sensed you -perhaps your shadow fell upon her- and she was attempting to look big and scary. It’s a defense against predators. A few species do this, including common Cellar Spiders. I saw a Banded Garden Spider do it and it was absolutely effective at scaring away the man who was standing next-to me. 😉