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Araneus marmoreus
Family: Araneidae. Orb weaver spiders (large circular webs), Size: 3/4 inch abdomen. Large bulbous yellow abdomen with black "tattoo" design. Very red/orange legs and black and white striped legs to tip. Non-aggressive, non-venomous. Hides in leaves on low small trees.
Meadow/woodlands border with abundant weeds, flowers and low trees.
I have spotted many marbled orb weavers; probably my favorite. But she is the queen of them all. (I think she is with child.. maybe over 400)
Spotted on Sep 23, 2012
Submitted on Sep 24, 2012
10 Comments
Hi Carol, I'm curious why you refer to this spider as not being venomous? Are you making a statement that it does not have venom glands? Not sure this is correct. Beautiful shot!
I use a Panasonic DMC-FZ47 with no additional attachments. (It is a leica lens attached. All the difference in the world) An inexpensive camera. ($299)
wonderful series
I need a lens like yours Carol! Fantastic detailed series!
This series is just amazing! This spider is so beautiful.
very nice !!
I started this macro hobby last year August and when I found 3 of these in one day, I couldn't even get close for a macro because I was so afraid. WOW, things change in a year. No longer afraid, but fascinated.
im still afraid of spiders, but I'll never will be able to deny they are so beautifull! amazing spot
Fabulous spotting Snowy..!
amazing colour!
really 'the queen of orb weavers'.