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shamrock orbweaver

Araneus trifolium

Classification

Order
Araneae
Family
Araneidae

Araneus trifolium, commonly known as the shamrock orbweaver, is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It is found throughout the USA and in Canada. It was first described by Nicholas Marcellus Hentz in 1847 and is known for a dorsal abdominal pattern resembling a clover leaf.

Distribution

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