I'm black and white with glossy black legs
I'm twice as big as my lesser-seen mate
But without him, there'd be no spider eggs!
Sources: https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/spiny-orbweavers-micrathena-spiders
Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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