in spring, and in early summer

Eriophora sagana (Araneidae) [Japanese name : saga oni-gumo]


IllustThe spider weaves an orb web on the branches on woodland paths.

Both of its shoulders protrude from the abdomen.

The length is 9-11 mm.

It is found on four main islands in Japan - namely, Honshu, Shikoku,

Kyushu, and Okinawa.

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