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Neoscona
(Spotted Orb-weavers)

Picture ID 39994

Picture of Neoscona (Spotted Orb-weavers) - Female - Ventral,Webs

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Taken in northern Davenport Iowa. I just want to know if I need to get rid of it. 2 small children and 2 dogs.

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CalumEwing

No, that’s a female of one of the Orb Weavers in the family Araneidae. They are quite harmless, except to flying insects.

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Dapostrophe

It’s for sure a spotted orb weaver. Neoscona crucifera.

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Picture of Neoscona spp. (Spotted Orb-weavers) - Dorsal Enlarge Picture
Picture of Neoscona spp. (Spotted Orb-weavers) - Webs Enlarge Picture
Picture of Neoscona spp. (Spotted Orb-weavers) - Ventral Enlarge Picture
Picture of Neoscona spp. (Spotted Orb-weavers) - Female - Ventral Enlarge Picture