white micrathena

Micrathena mitrata

Classification

Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Araneidae

Micrathena mitrata, the white micrathena, is a species of orb weaver in the spider family Araneidae. It is found in a range from the United States to Brazil. The spider has a distinctive appearance with a shiny, black abdomen and spiky, yellowish-brown legs.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 1,909Mexico · 9

Sources and credits

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