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Araneus pegnia

Picture ID 207167

Picture of Araneus pegnia
  • Submitted by: 
    profkub
  • Submitted: Jun 1, 2026
  • Photographed: Jun 1, 2026
  • Spider: Araneus pegnia
  • Maturity: 
    Adult
  • Location: Tallahassee, Florida, United States
  • Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
  • Found in web?: Yes
  • Attributes:
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BugmanDan

Araneus pegnia, a butterfly orb weaver.

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Deemox

does it eat butterflies or does it look like one? or both?

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BugmanDan

The eat any insects caught in their web, it is the pattern that gives it its name.

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Deemox

so both?

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TangledWeb

Yes. 🙂

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