Araneus gemmoides
(Cat-faced Spider)

Picture ID 44137

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Help me find out what it is? Is it poisonous?

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jamied
Submitted: Oct 11, 2018
Photographed: Oct 9, 2018
Spider: Araneus gemmoides (Cat-faced Spider)
Location: Nampa, Idaho, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal

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Jamied

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October 11, 2018 6:02 pm

Does any one know what kind of spider this is? Is it poisonous? Please help! Ok I now know what it is a Catface garden spider

ItsyBitsy

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Reply to Jamied

October 12, 2018 9:53 pm

Yes, Araneus gemmoides. Like most spiders they have venom but are not considered to be of medical significance, and are unlikely to bite except in self defense. 🙂

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Araneus gemmoides (Cat-faced Spider)

Picture ID 44137

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(Cat-faced Spider)