Larinioides cornutus
(Furrow Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 57331

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Do not know what kind this is - he/she was making a web outside on the siding by my door going to my deck. He/she opened up so I could take this picture. I asked if he/she would open up so I could get a better shot and he/she did!

Submitted by:
patchesandjesse
Submitted: Apr 17, 2019
Photographed: Apr 17, 2019
Spider: Larinioides cornutus (Furrow Orb-weaver)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal, Webs

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patchesandjesse

Photo Owner

April 17, 2019 8:21 pm

I didn’t notice the web until I looked at this picture I posted – could not see it on my phone. The spider is maybe about the size of a quarter in diameter when open.

BugmanDan

April 17, 2019 8:56 pm

Hi. This is an orb weaver, looks maybe a juvenile Larinioides species, furrow orb weaver.
Yea their web may be thin, but very strong.
Thick as a pencil, it could stop a 747 airliner at speed.
A her BTW.

patchesandjesse

Photo Owner

Reply to BugmanDan

April 17, 2019 10:16 pm

Thank you. I checked the pictures on this site after I posted this and thought that the orb weaver was the only one that matched those amazing markings. I guess she plans to stay for a while with her healthy web. I have closed and locked my door which is right next to her web!