Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 50190

Submitted by:
insomniart
Submitted: Dec 13, 2018
Photographed: Dec 11, 2018
Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
Sex:
Female,
Maturity:
Adult
Location: Oregon, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Ventral, Webs

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Insomniart

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December 13, 2018 5:22 pm

Kind of looks like an orb weaver?

Insomniart

Photo Owner

December 13, 2018 5:22 pm

Safe to handle?

ItsyBitsy

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December 13, 2018 6:19 pm

Hi, this looks like a Cross Orb-weaver, Araneus diadematus. Like most spiders they have venom but are unlikely to bite except in self-defense and are not considered to be of medical significance.

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Picture ID 50190

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