barn spider
Araneus cavaticus
39.0058, -84.6319
Field Notes
Description:
The Barn Spider is an orb weaver, a spider that spins its web in a circle-type shape. This orb weaver is about 3/4 inch long with a large round abdomen. This spider is a dark brown color, with darker markings on the back of the abdomen. Its legs are slightly covered with whitish hairs.
Habitat:
Barn Spiders are found all over the eastern part United States. They can be found on porches near lights, in the corners of doorways, in window frames -- anywhere conducive for constructing the large orb web. You can even find them on the sides of cliffs, in caves, and in barns.
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Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 8, 2015
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