Eriophora ravilla
(Tropical Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 8193

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hallow13331
Submitted: Mar 30, 2018
Photographed: Mar 30, 2018
Spider: Eriophora ravilla (Tropical Orb-weaver)
Location: Florida, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: In Retreat

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Hallow13331

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March 30, 2018 2:42 pm

I believe this spider is a Tropical Orb Weaver but some clarification would be appreciated along with information about it. Thanks.

ItsyBitsy

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March 30, 2018 4:35 pm

Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 You are right. This is a Tropical Orb-weaver (Eriophora ravilla). Nice shot of her in a retreat. 🙂 There is some info. on them here:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/24094

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Picture ID 8193

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