Neoscona, probably arabesca on back deck, side view |
| Identification: July 13, 2005, Austin, TX |
| Filename: /images/2005/2005-08-13-Neoscona002.jpg |
About this photo:
This shows the spider from the side, where some of the key field marks are visible. From the size of the pedipalps, this is likely a male. Notice that tibia II is curved, rather than straight.  Using the guide, How to Know the Spiders by B.J.Kaston, the curved tibia of the male is diagnostic to make this arabesca, rather than domiciliorum. |