Mabel Orchard Orbweaver (Leucauge argyrobapta)

Mabel Orchard Orbweaver, a reference photo — Photo: Kaldari · CC0 (licence)

Leucauge argyrobapta, or Mabel's orchard orb weaver, is a species of long-jawed orb weaver in the spider family Tetragnathidae. It is found in Southern part of the USA, Mexico and Brazil, further testing must be done to see if it is found in more of Central and South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mabel Orchard Orbweaver being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Leucauge rubromaculata
Leucauge mariana
Leucauge regnyi
Leucauge venusta

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Tetragnathidae
Genus: Leucauge
Species: Leucauge argyrobapta

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