3674 x 5348 px | 31,1 x 45,3 cm | 12,2 x 17,8 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
4. Oktober 2016
Ort:
Surrey, England, UK.
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The females of this species can reach up to 17 mm in length when gravid. The abdomen color is quite variable, ranging from dark brown to bright orange or yellowy-green. The legs are banded. This species builds its web close to the ground to catch jumping insects such as small grasshoppers. The female builds the more elaborate web, complete with a funnel-shaped retreat off to the side where she goes during inclement weather. The web is smaller and closer to the ground than those of other species of orb weaver. Adult females can actively change their color. It takes about three days to take on colors that accurately match their resting surface. This specimen was found on heather in October, and it was well camouflaged against the dead flowers of the heather plants.
