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TitusvileSurfer Titusville, FL Aug 02, 2011

I guess this is a spotted orb weaver, but am really not certain. Any help?

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TitusvileSurfer Titusville, FL Aug 02, 2011

I am fairly certain the genus is Eriophora, but I could use a hand on the species.

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TitusvileSurfer Titusville, FL Aug 02, 2011

One more view from the back side:

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Aug 02, 2011

I'm going to hazard a guess at Eriophora ravilla.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/193322

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TitusvileSurfer Titusville, FL Aug 02, 2011

Nevermind I figured it out, Eriophora ravilla ftw

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TitusvileSurfer Titusville, FL Aug 02, 2011

Oh I am sorry, I didn't refresh and see your post. Thank you, yes yes you are right! :)

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Aug 02, 2011

You're welcome and good for you. LOL So fun when you can figure it out for yourself.

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TitusvileSurfer Titusville, FL Aug 02, 2011

Well I figured out the Family and Genus, then spent the hour from my last picture to my eureka reply in limbo. Finally I just Googled, "Eriophora white spots", and the doors swung open.

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Aug 03, 2011

Sometimes, that's all it takes, the right combination of words and a little work. Congrats!

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