Neoscona crucifera
(Hentz Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 43924

Picture of Neoscona crucifera (Hentz Orb-weaver) - Dorsal

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This one was on a web near my garage. As I tried to take a picture, it quickly slung a line on to the gutter and then the roof and walked to the other side. Frame of reference is gutter nail. Thinking possibly a brown recluse? Any thoughts?! Dangerous?

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ItsyBitsy

Looks like a Hentz Orb-weaver, Neoscona crucifera. 🙂

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