Shamrock Spider (Araneus trifolium)
This photo, taken at L. H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, is most likely of a marbled orb weaver spider (Araneus marmoreus). This spider makes an orb web. It then makes a retreat at the edge of the web, usually a silk tube inside of a curled leaf. To finish the web it runs a line from the center of the web to the retreat. It holds onto the line like a fisherman. When it feels a tug on the line it rushes back into the web and snatches its prey.
Donate a $100 or more to the Spiders! exhibit and receive an 8x10" copy of this delightful picture taken and signed by Curator of Education, Matt Welter.
Spiders! the exhibit will open May 16, 2009.
Other Ways You Can Help
We are also looking for additional funding for supplies for Spiders! which has been extended to May 23, 2010.
- $10-2 weeks worth of feeding jumping spiders
- $25-Spider stickers for 250 students
- $50-Fruit flies for black widows and orbweavers
- $75-Replacement spiders
- $100-Replacement tarantula
- $250-Replacement case
Donate Online
Donate By Mail
Send your donation to:
Neville Public Museum Foundation
PO Box 325
Green Bay WI 54305-0325
Be sure to put for "For Spiders! Exhibit" in the memo line.
