Eriophora ravilla
(Tropical Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 8618

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Just curious what it is as I have never seen one before. Is it dangerous ?

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spiderfinder
Submitted: Apr 4, 2018
Photographed: Apr 4, 2018
Spider: Eriophora ravilla (Tropical Orb-weaver)
Location: Bahamas
Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal, In Retreat

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SpiderFinder

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April 4, 2018 2:39 pm

Before I noticed this spider there was a bunch of orangish colored, round eggs a few branches over. I had already pruned that branch off and disposed of it before I saw the spider.

ItsyBitsy

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April 4, 2018 3:32 pm

Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 This is likely a Tropical Orb-weaver, Eriophora ravilla.

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Eriophora ravilla (Tropical Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 8618

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