Neoscona crucifera
(Hentz Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 33909

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This spider created its web between my house and my container garden that has cucumbers and tomatoes in it. Including its legs, it is about an inch to an inch and a half.

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gardengirl47
Submitted: Sep 3, 2018
Photographed: Sep 3, 2018
Spider: Neoscona crucifera (Hentz Orb-weaver)
Location: Queens Ny near the beach , New York, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.),Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal, Webs

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gardengirl47

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September 3, 2018 7:26 pm

Please help me identify this spider. I have children and need to know if I should let it be or try to move it so they don’t get bitten. Thank you for your help in advance.