Araneidae
(Orb-weavers)

Picture ID 51055

Submitted by:
williamk
Submitted: Jan 2, 2019
Photographed: Jan 2, 2019
Spider: Araneidae (Orb-weavers)
Sex:
Female,
Maturity:
Adult
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Ventral, Webs

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ItsyBitsy

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January 4, 2019 12:07 am

Hi, this is an Orb-weaver (Araneidae), I’m not familiar enough with the species in your region to be more specific without doing some research. The orange ventral looks striking enough that someone might have an answer for you in time. A shot of the other side of the spider might help too.