Eriophora ravilla
(Tropical Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 55592

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Closest ID I can make is female Huntsman? Found on my daughter-in-law’s car in Orlando.

Submitted by:
danbachalis
Submitted: Mar 31, 2019
Photographed: Mar 31, 2019
Spider: Eriophora ravilla (Tropical Orb-weaver)
Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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ItsyBitsy

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March 31, 2019 9:44 pm

Hi, this is a Tropical Orb-weaver, Eriophora ravilla.

Danbachalis

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Reply to ItsyBitsy

April 1, 2019 12:12 pm

Thanks for the ID! From what I see in the photos, it seems the Orb Weaver is hairier than rhe Huntsman. Legs shorter, too? Interesting that the OW more commonly found in less developed ( or more agricultural) areas. This one was in an Orlando parking lot. Thanks again for the help!