This spider has been found outside my back door on its web. It looks to be about the size of a silver dollar and maybe a little furry. Any help iding it would be great so I know whether or not to be concerned for my children or pets.
Thanks!
Edit: It was found in Northern Illinois USA if that is helpful.
This message was edited Sep 29, 2011 4:35 PM
totally harmless, beneficial, beautiful, educational
Do you happen to know what species it is because it looks like a variety of Orb Weaver but I'm not that confident in my taxonomic abilities.
no, i don't,... there are many, and many variations.
way beyond me, kwanjin seems to know this stuff pretty deep
Genus Araneus; try this one -
http://greennature.com/gallery/spider-pictures/araneus-nordmanni.html
Thanks, Bokisan, but Flapdoodle and Flatpickit both have IDed things I didn't know.
i have seen flap's expertise. (didn't mean to short-change you, flap)
i'm new here, and haven't got names straight, yet
No worries. I haven't seen any evidence of ego present here. Too many good folks.
Did anyone ever say WELCOME? Have you been to the other forums?
