Tetragnatha extensa

Spider Resources Longjawed Orb Weavers Types of Spiders

The Tetragnatha genus of the Longjawed Orb Weavers are the most widespread of all the family Tetragnathidae.

The top picture shows the tetragnatha extensa, with very long legs and a dull brown and cream color body.

Those physical characteristics are common to all species. While they are noted for building orb shaped webs nears wetlands and other water areas, they can often be found stretched out along a leaf near their web.

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