Eustala anastera
(Hump-backed Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 63763

Submitted by:
njhcjohn
Submitted: Jun 2, 2019
Photographed: May 24, 2019
Spider: Eustala anastera (Hump-backed Orb-weaver)
Location: Browns mills, New Jersey, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal

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ItsyBitsy

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June 3, 2019 7:53 pm

Hi, see above image for ID. 🙂

nJHcJohn

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Reply to ItsyBitsy

June 3, 2019 8:06 pm

Thank you for that. He is such a cool looking little guy. We have alot of weavers but ive never seen one like this before. Mostly the brown ones with the fat bodies. Thank you again for your answer.

ItsyBitsy

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Reply to nJHcJohn

June 3, 2019 8:40 pm

You’re welcome. Most of your (fuzzy) brown fat-bodied ones are likely Neoscona crucifera, Hentz Orb-weavers. Super common.

nJHcJohn

Photo Owner

Reply to ItsyBitsy

June 4, 2019 7:22 am

So is this little guy a more rare find considering where im located and such. Or is it just a random pattern on a normal spider. Im only curious because my son and i are very intrigued by it.

ItsyBitsy

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Reply to nJHcJohn

June 4, 2019 7:43 am

This is also common and widespread mostly throughout eastern North America and down into Mexico. Being a little smaller and less conspicuous they’re just more likely to go unnoticed. They have several color morphs, this one is particularly beautiful.

ItsyBitsy

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Reply to ItsyBitsy

June 4, 2019 7:44 am

https://bugguide.net/node/view/35294

nJHcJohn

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Reply to ItsyBitsy

June 4, 2019 7:52 am

Thanks again for your insight. This is a really nice lookiing spider. My son is now quite interested in these little guys. I foresee me spending alot more time with spiders now.