Araneus illaudatus
(Texas Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

This spider has been living under an awning on the south facing wall of my house for many months. It stays just outside it's web with one leg out touching one strand of web. Maybe a Texas Orb spider? I would love to know!!

• Submitted by: 
  
  angus-wombat
• Submitted: Sep 15, 2023
• Photographed: Sep 15, 2023
• Spider: Araneus illaudatus (Texas Orb-weaver)
• Location: Silver city , New Mexico, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: No
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