Close-up of Hyptiotes cavatus (IMAGE)

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Close-up of Hyptiotes cavatus

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Close-up of Hyptiotes cavatus spider holding triangle web support line with front legs keeping web open, while using back legs to secure anchor line. When back legs release anchor line, spider and web spring forward, collapsing web around prey.

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Jessica Garb

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