Favoritos de mostlyspiders

5.1 mm

cf. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/29926504

Curious about this spiders web that had iridescent strips incorporated in it. This was found in the deep woods.

Several of these all spread out, but none very far from light sources (apartment exterior stairwell lights- ground level)

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Seen on Quercus coccinea

Firm to the touch and located on a meadow sweet

On knee below rip

there were a number of these balled fern leaf "structures" in the immediate area; wondering if they are spider nests, as there was a spider at this one (as seen in photos #3 and #4)

Almost looks as if it has hearts on its abdomen! Very cute!

Undescribed species of Rugathodes, formerly placed in Theridion; possibly a new endemic genus.

Dark head, bright orange abdomen and legs