Arrowhead Spider (Verrucosa arenata)

Arrowhead Spider/Triangle Orb Weaver (Verrucosa arenata)

Also known as the Triangle Orb Weaver, this distinctive spider with a big yellow arrowhead shape on its back is unusual in that it typically rests head up instead of head down.

Orange Co., NC 9/4/2012.

Arrowhead Spider/Triangle Orb Weaver (Verrucosa arenata)

Durham, NC 8/5/13

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