Araneus cingulatus
(Red-spotted Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 3673

Picture of Araneus cingulatus (Red-spotted Orb-weaver) - Dorsal

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Can you tell me what type of spider and is it poisonous?

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Britsnana1

It is a Orb weaver,Araneus cingulatus. They are not considered to be a medically significant spider. Great to have around for pest control.

ItsyBitsy

Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 I agree with the ID given below.

Note to admin.: species page needed for Araneus cingulatus.

Kyle

Moved.

Aliciaann

I just found one of these today!

Aliciaann

I found one of these today ! Very cool

Lisa.broskey

I had 2 of them on my back and arm, outdoors in Pittsburgh PA in August 2023.

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Picture of Araneus cingulatus (Red-spotted Orb-weaver) - Dorsal Enlarge Picture
Picture of Araneus cingulatus (Red-spotted Orb-weaver) - Dorsal Enlarge Picture