Araneus marmoreus
(Marbled Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 31378

Comments & ID Thoughts

Possible pumpkin spider. Web stretches from
Growing bush to tree. Using leaves as a closed area for ambush. Have observed it dropping down to catch a bee and a fly.

Submitted by:
olds1368
Submitted: Aug 26, 2018
Photographed: Aug 26, 2018
Spider: Araneus marmoreus (Marbled Orb-weaver)
Sex:
Female,
Location: Janesville, Wisconsin, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers),High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal, Webs, Prey

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TangledWeb

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January 11, 2019 3:32 pm

Hi, yes she’s an Araneus marmoreus. Pumpkin spider is one of the common names for the species. The leaf camouflage also hides her from predators while she rests and it helps keep her cool and less dehydrated. The first orbweaver I ever saw was wrapped in a curled leaf, it was really cute.