Comments & ID Thoughts
unknown spider in Austin TX
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- Submitted: May 12, 2019
- Photographed: May 12, 2019
- Spider: Araneidae (Orb-weavers)
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes: Dorsal
Hi, this might be a young Shamrock Orbweaver, Araneus trifolium. It may be a female with a tiny male in the foreground on the white thing. The females are relatively giant compared to the males, which are normal spider sizes. The females have a longer growth period. The males have to approach for mating very carefully to avoid getting eaten before they get to mate.
Maybe Neoscona crucifera. Not sure. Orb-weaver at any rate.