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Name that Spider
It's not so itsy-bitsy, and it's web measures seven feet across at one point.
What kind is it? What a web the wascal wove.
In front of the house.
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Looks like it’s a spotted orb weaver.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoscona_crucifera -
Wiles!!!!!!!
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Karen
Looks like it’s a spotted orb weaver.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoscona_crucifera
Sally
Wiles!!!!!!!