Araneidae
(Orb-weavers)

Picture ID 15275

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I live in the finger lakes region of new York state. Its has been hot for this area around 80's durring the day. I walked,in my house and felt something on me so I brushed it off and it was a spider ive never seen. So I looked it up a little . my initial thought was would,spider but this thing,almost lookrd like a tiny crab so I found the crab spider and now I'm confused and know nothing. What is this thing!?

Submitted by:
jeffrock
Submitted: May 25, 2018
Photographed: May 24, 2018
Spider: Araneidae (Orb-weavers)
Sex:
Male,
Maturity:
Adult
Location: Clyde, New York, United States
Spotted Indoors: Garage or shed
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Lateral

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ItsyBitsy

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May 25, 2018 4:22 pm

Hi, this is a male Orb-weaver, do you have a dorsal shot? I could be more specific.

Jeffrock

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Reply to ItsyBitsy

May 25, 2018 4:28 pm

I do not bit I do have a video of it but I dont think it will let me post a video
Are they dangerous

ItsyBitsy

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Reply to Jeffrock

May 25, 2018 4:45 pm

They’re not dangerous. They’re timid and unlikely to bite except self defense. They’re not considered to be of medical significance, everyone’s immune system is different though. Videos are often difficult to ID from but can be uploaded elsewhere and a link left here if you think it’s clear enough.