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Araneidae
(Orb-weavers)

Picture ID 199158

Picture of Araneidae (Orb-weavers) - Female

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Orb weaver?

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mattyp

maybe a Hentz orb weaver/ barn orb weaver (Neoscona crucifera) ?? it’s definitely an orb weaver, no doubt about it, and it doesn’t seem to have many distinct markings — but maybe that’s just the flash in the picture. i can see a SLIGHT hint of a cross on its back, and if that is more apparent IRL, maybe it’s a cross orb weaver (Araneus diadematus). both can be fuzzy.

TangledWeb

Thank you @... Mattyp That’s a great answer. The third option is Eriophora ravilla, Tropical Orbweaver. That’s one with furry legs too. And it has red femurs ( the long leg segments near the body.) Both Neoscona and Eriophora can have the light colored area of fuzz on the abdomen near the head. I’ll file her to family taxon because we aren’t sure on anything more specific. It doesn’t mean that you’re incorrect, just that we aren’t certain. Thanks for your help! @...Emeraldstar0 I like the photo, my high school art teachers would have given you an A+ for composition,… Read more »

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