in spring, and in early summer Eriophora sagana (Araneidae) [Japanese name : saga oni-gumo]
The 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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