spidersMicrathena

There are a few species in this genus in North America. None poses a threat to humans.

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Arrow-shaped Micrathena (Micrathena sagittata) — Arrow-shaped Micrathena (Micrathena sagittata)In low vegetation in woods by Haw River, Chatham Co., NC7 June 2008Common web-building spider; probably statewide in NC. Easily recognized by "arrow" protrusions from rear of abdomen.

Arrow-shaped Micrathena (Micrathena sagittata) — Arrow-shaped Micrathena (Micrathena sagittata)In low vegetation in woods by Haw River, Chatham Co., NC7 June 2008

Spined Micrathena (Micrathena gracilis) — Spined Micrathena (Micrathena gracilis)Transylvania Co., NC9 Sep 2012I believe this is a Spined Micrathena rather than a White Micrathena, but I'm not a spider expert!

Spined Micrathena (Micrathena gracilis) — Spined Micrathena (Micrathena gracilis)Transylvania Co., NC9 Sep 2012

Spined Micrathena (Micrathena gracilis) — Spined Micrathena (Micrathena gracilis)Transylvania Co., NC9 Sep 2012

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