in summer

Neoscona scylloides (Araneidae) [Japanese name : satsuma-no-mi-damashi]


IllustIn the daytime, shortening its legs, the spider is usually on a leaf or

staying on the reverse side of the leaf, on woodland paths.

The abdomen is bright green in color, and it's very beautiful.

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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