TammyGlaser

The spider moved so that we could see the ventral view in daylight. We saw the four spots that are characteristic of a barn spider. Neoscona crucifera.

Thanks, S!

Thanks!!! It's one of our favorite walks!

How fun! Someone told me about them jumping in her hair when she leaves the house. Yikes!

I know! You never know what you are going to find on a walk!

Millipedes? Lauren, I would love a link. We walk every week and this week we saw no sign of them! We were surprised!

You are right. I thought the legs looked quite distinctive. No common name? Someone needs to make one up!

I agree! Such a striking little thing!

Thanks! I believe you are correct. I think it is a male Carolina wolf spider, our state spider. It was definitely less than an inch and the males are smaller. Thanks for your help!