Bridge Orbweaver

I found and photographed this bridge orbweaver spider this week.

Bridge orbweaver (Larinoides sclopetarius)

Bridge orbweaver (Larinoides sclopetarius)

The species is often found near water but it also occurs in other habitats. It is said to have a fondness for man-made structures, in preference to vegetation. It is often found on steel structures.

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