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Araneus marmoreus
Female. Length with legs: .75 to 1 inch (up to 25 mm). Large bulbous abdomen with black "tattoo" design. Reddish orange body with white and black banded legs. Circular web. Non-aggressive, non-venomous.
Woodlands/lawn edge in tree leaf and on circular web.
Spotted on Oct 11, 2013
Submitted on Mar 16, 2014
15 Comments
Nice one Carol!
This is a beautiful spider and series Carol!
Thanks so much! This is a common spider and I have photographed more than 10, but this is my favorite one.
Amazing series ! Soo much color ! :) :) :)
Incredible creature and superb photography...great job, my spotting of the day!
What a great series Carol of a beautiful spider. The patterns on this species are so interesting.
Congratulattions Carol, it is a beautiful series of a beautiful spider.
Carol This is So AMAZING !! Great Spotting & Photography .
wow!!! amazing fellow .... nice shots Carol
Never thought I'd say this but what a fantastic fat abdomen ! Lovely shots Carol of this wonderful spider.
Beautiful series Carol!
Wow! Excellent series, Carol. Awesome-looking spider.
Thank you! One of my favorites. I love the colors.
very pretty, nice one carol!
Beauty !