I found this on my daylilies today and it has built as you can see a huge home. At first from a distance I thought there was a tent caterpillar on the lillies and went to move it, but then saw this little creature!
CLOSED: What kind of spider is this?
Notty, how big (or small) is this spider? Is it brown or black? The photo is a bit dark so I really can't tell.
It could be a funnel web spider. There are some that generally look like your image.
They are harmless.
Possibly a nursery web spider.
The spider is probably about three to 4 inches long and black, not brown.
Yes, nursery web might be a better choice
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http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=nursery+web+spider&search=Search
http://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=funnel+spider&search=Search
This does appear to be Dolomedes tenebrosus, commonly known as the dark fishing spider. See http://tinyurl.com/mfgda6 for details on its life history.
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