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I believe I was lucky enough today to just miss walking into this pretty amazing little spider this morning. It was hanging from his fine strand of web from a tree about six feet above my head. I think it’s a Pumkin Spider. I had to look up the real name which is Araneus marmoreus or also called the marbled or weaver.
I had to look it up because I had never seen one before and I was so fascinated with the colors and also a bit nervous with the black hourglass on its belly, I wanted to make sure it wasn’t something poisonous with my young grandchildren and my dog playing in the same area as where I found this cool looking spider.
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- Submitted: Nov 13, 2023
- Photographed: Nov 13, 2023
- Spider: Araneus marmoreus (Marbled Orb-weaver)
- Location: Lusby, Maryland, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes:
Dec 4, 2023
Oct 23, 2023
West Springfield, 
Yes this is the underside of Araneus marmoreus. I haven’t found one yet, I look forward to it. They have many beautiful combinations of colors and patterns. https://bugguide.net/node/view/2016/bgimage The link is to 20 years worth of the best photos submitted to Bugguide.net. It’s a volunteer-run site that came before ours. She isn’t considered a spider with medically significant venom. The only US spiders that are medically significant to humans: Black Widows, Brown Widows, Brown Recluses. Most spiders only bite people and pets in self-defense if handled roughly or in defense of their offspring. The kids should learn that her body… Read more »
Thank you so much. I have learned a lot in just a chance meeting in my back yard in two days. I am always happy to teach my family new ways to appreciate life and that all life is precious. Our trips to the zoo, museums, and the state parks are great in this area but our own back yard is just as much fun to me. Thanks again.