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- Submitted: Dec 13, 2018
- Photographed: Dec 11, 2018
- Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
- Sex:
- Maturity:Adult
- Location: Oregon, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes: Ventral, Webs
Kind of looks like an orb weaver?
Safe to handle?
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.