Eriophora ravilla
(Tropical Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 196570

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Tropical orb-weaver? 4 black dots like corners of a square on the topside of the abdomen

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redwoman
Submitted: Jun 4, 2024
Photographed: Jun 4, 2024
Spider: Eriophora ravilla (Tropical Orb-weaver)
Location: Monticello, Florida, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
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TangledWeb

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June 4, 2024 10:53 pm

I can’t remember the word for them, the black dots on the abdomen are dressions. The muscles inside the spider are attached to the inside of the exoskeleton at those spots.

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Eriophora ravilla (Tropical Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 196570

Comments & ID Thoughts

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Eriophora ravilla
(Tropical Orb-weaver)