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- Submitted: Sep 5, 2018
- Photographed: Sep 4, 2018
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes:
Unidentified
Picture ID 34249
Found one, by my backdoor in web top part of door early this morning. I’m in Beloit Wisconsin super scared. Please help.
I’ve hosted a few of these lovely ladies on my porch and can confirm they are pretty chill and very interesting to watch. This one was rebuilding her web when I took the picture and did not care a bit that I was observing/photographing at close range.
Hi, your little spider is an orb weaver, common for them to come out at night making their fancy webs. Near doors and windows is typical. These spiders are very harmless, talking kids often play with them. one of the least of spiders you need fear. They are beneficial spiders, far more your friend than enemy. Really a fascinating spider to observe. Unless she is really in the way,just leave her undisturbed. She may hide by day,but put on a good show for you making her web, then just sit in the middle waiting for flying insects. I am guessing… Read more »