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Nuctenea umbratica
(Walnut Orb-weaver)

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Picture of Nuctenea umbratica (Walnut Orb-weaver) - Dorsal
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Sandyw
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Sandyw

Please can anyone tell me what spider this is, it was found among metal from abroad.

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November 10, 2018 2:08 pm
TinkieWinkie
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TinkieWinkie

Possibly a black widow, did you see its underside?

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November 11, 2018 7:23 pm
TangledWeb
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TangledWeb

Possibly Steatoda bipunctata, a false widow. They look like they have two puncture marks, bilaterally, on the abdomen. I see one, maybe a bit of another.

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December 7, 2018 9:34 pm
ItsyBitsy
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ItsyBitsy

Hi, this looks like a Walnut Orb-weaver, Nuctenea umbratica. 🙂

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December 8, 2018 3:33 pm
TangledWeb
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TangledWeb

Thanks Itsy Bitsy!

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December 8, 2018 5:48 pm

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