Tropical Orb Weaver Spider (Eriophora ravilla) juvenile

CENTRAL FLORIDA CRITTER OF THE DAY: Tropical Orb Weaver Spider (Eriophora ravilla) juvenile male

This youngster was hiding in some webbing it used to create a shelter in the leaves. The bright green coloring is an attribute of juveniles.

Learn: http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/spiders/tropical_orb_weaver.htm

Learn more: https://bugguide.net/node/view/535156

Shown on Florida Native Plant: Bidens alba

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