Unidentified

Picture ID 31231

Picture of unidentified spider

Comments & ID Thoughts

It looks to be a Orb Weaver. Is it safe to have around?

  • Submitted by: 
    Shilo
  • Submitted: Aug 25, 2018
  • Photographed: Aug 25, 2018
  • Spider: Unidentified
  • Location: Kelwood, Manitoba, Canada
  • Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
  • Found in web?: Yes
  • Attributes:
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TangledWeb

Hi, this might be an Araneus gemmoides, the common name is cat face spider because of the shape of the abdomen and markings. Yes, they’re safe to have around. Their target prey is flying insects. She won’t bite people or pets unless she needs to protect herself.