in spring, and in early summer Ariamnes cylindrogaster (Theridiidae) [Japanese name : onaga-gumo]
The spider is green in color and elongated, and imitates the foliage of a pine tree. This spider catches other spiders, and eats them. The length is 25-30mm. It is found on four main islands in Japan - namely, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa.
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It weaves several
strands of silk towards the branches of a tree.
