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I believe that this is a type of Orb Weaver. It is reddish in color, with a sort of peach colored design (Clovers?) on its back. I found it hanging in a small web from some wind chimes. This photo was taken after it dropped to the patio.
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- Submitted: Nov 1, 2022
- Photographed: Nov 1, 2022
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Brandon, Mississippi, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes:
Araneus marmoureus? She’s probably a Marbled Orbweaver https://bugguide.net/node/view/2016/bgimage?from=0 The link has hundreds of photos of some of the variations of the colors and markings of this species. I like seeing all the different versions people find. You mentioned clovers in the markings. There is another species in the genus, Araneus triolium, that is actually called a Shamrock Orbweaver. That one is often peach-colored too. That’s my second guess. The range of that species is more northern. I chose A. marmoreus because of the colors in the leg band markings.
Thank you so much! I try to keep up with all of the critters in my yard because I have 3 Australian Shepherds. I would be devastated if they were bitten by something poisonous!
You’re quite welcome! The spiders with medically significant venom in your state are Brown Recluses, Black Widows, and rarer, Brown Widows. Those are the only ones. Insects are more risky, dogs can be allergic to insect stings. Around here we have shrews with venom ( Short-tailed shrews). Nature is weird!
I had to Google Short-tailed Shrews, lol! I have never heard of one. Interesting. I am always on the lookout for the poisonous spiders you mentioned. This past year has been different. There have been three times that I saw spiders on my patio that were HUGE! I will see if I still have the photos. They made me think of the Giant Bug horror movies, lol. “Is there something in the water?!!!”. You seem to be very informed on these topics, so I appreciate you taking your time to help an Arachnophobe. Not being a fan of spiders (Does… Read more »
You’re welcome! We’re always happy to try to help. Spiders might be a bit boring if they didn’t have venom. They mostly sit still in one spot waiting for something to happen. Like my neighbors.
The weather and climate do seem to really affect what bugs are around.
I actually know about what critters are dangerous because people expect me to know. Even strangers think I look like the kind of woman who knows about the local snakes species. I guess that’s my special cultivated image. 😉