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Araneus marmoreus
Family: Araneidae (orb weaver spiders) Size: Under 1.25 inches including legs (3.2 cm) Female. Large bulbous yellow and black abdomen with mask design, red legs attached to abdomen. Black and tan striped legs to end. Circular web. Non-venomous. Non-aggressive.
Edge of Meadow and woods in a tree.
I found approximately 5 of these so far, all less than 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) including legs.
Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Sep 15, 2012
1 Comment
what a great spider