Eriophora ravilla
(Tropical Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Possible tropical weaver, found building web at night, circular path of web weaving spiraling to center. Approx 18" off ground level, anchored to banana palm and low grass

• Submitted by: 
  
  collin3271
• Submitted: Jul 25, 2023
• Photographed: Jul 25, 2023
• Spider: Eriophora ravilla (Tropical Orb-weaver)
• Location: Saint Petersburg , Florida, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers),High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks),Open field, pasture, prairie, grassland
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Dorsal