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damn_tekerz04 Streator, IL Oct 12, 2010

i came across this spider in my back yard tree when I was mowing this past weekend. can anyone help idnetify this critter? it is about the size of a half dollar maybe a little bit bigger. also has anyone ever seen this in the middle illinois area?

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hemlady Melvindale, MI(Zone 5a) Oct 12, 2010

That is some type of orb weaving spider. Maybe someone else will know exactly what it is.

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LadyAshleyR Oakland, MD Oct 12, 2010

Looks like the Marbled Orbweaver =3
http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/2083/

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damn_tekerz04 Streator, IL Oct 12, 2010

thanks for the help. i just wanted to make sure we didnt have some poisonous things runnin around the yard with a little one on the way

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LadyAshleyR Oakland, MD Oct 12, 2010

No problem. All spiders are venomous to some extent. I found it best just teach my little girl "That's an OW OW OW, don't touch! lol.
Good luck!

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