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Orb Weaver

Araneus gemma

Photo by CoralAvery
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Field Notes

Description:

Large spider with red, brown, white, yellow, and black coloring. It has a square-type shape on its bottom and has multi-colored striped legs.

Habitat:

Spotted in backyard living in Aloe vera.

Notes:

I checked on this little guy a few times after his photo shoot, after a few days he moved on to another home and I haven't seen him since, but I've seen several of this same species.

Reference Links:

Species Araneus gemma - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Orb Weaver

Araneus gemma

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Comments (5)
CoralAvery
Does anyone know what species this is?
CoralAvery
Originally, I thought this could be a wolf spider, but now I'm clueless!!
CoralAvery
They are all the same, I took them all this morning. I had to scoop him up in a cup before he ran away. This is the fastest spider I've ever seen!!
alicelongmartin
Most of these look like different spiders. Each species can have its own page. You put two or more pictures up of the same specie.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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International Spider Survey

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PublishedAugust 5, 2011

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