EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Web of the Orb Weaver Spider

January 05, 2023


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Photographer: John Blodgett
Summary Author: John Blodgett

Shown above is what I believe is the web of the spiny backed,
orb weaver spider. I noticed it beneath a white pine tree and used
my iPhone 7 to take this picture on the morning of August 22, 2022. The
overall web is over 12 inches (5 cm) across, and the outer diameter of
the tighter weave is about 8 inches (3 cm). This spider ranges far and
wide across the U.S. and tends to construct its web in shrubby
garden areas as well as the edge of woodland.


Jefferson, Maryland Coordinates: 39.3621, -77.5320


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