Law & Order: What The Heck Kind of Bug is That?

It’s no secret that certain people at SproutRobot like their Law & Order and CSI. So of course we’re gonna LOVE a blog that uncovers the identity of mystery bugs. That’s right. If you can stomach it, take a picture of a mystery bug dude in your life, and buggirl is on the case.

But buggirl is more than an insect detective. She’s a full on bug scientist who just loves bugs and writing about bugs and you should follow her on tumblr or do whatever you need to do keep her blog in your life.

(And doy, she made gross/adorable bug Valentines that we loved.)

buggirl:

“I’m stumped. Any idea what kind of spider this might be? There is a whole pack of them in the backyard of my Florida condo.”-ladybutternut

Hi!  I at first thought a Nephila orb Weaver, aka Golden Silk Spider but I actually think this is a Long Jawed Orb Weaver in the genusTetragnatha.  I read that they are common in Florida in shrubs surrounding water.  This is a photo of the underside of the spider- maybe you can send more photos to be sure?  Either species is harmless.  Perhaps, someone can confirm my suspicions.

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