This spider has been in my wreath for the last couple of weeks now and i was just wondering what kind of spider it is and if you identify it would you please give me some extra information on it. Tell me if it's venomous and is it harmful to humans. Thanks so much!
This message was edited Aug 6, 2008 8:48 AM
This is an orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae; see http://www.pbase.com/tmurray74/image/85232336
Regardless of its specific identity, all orb weavers are harmless to humans. Just FYI, nearly all spiders (there are a few rare exceptions, such as those in the family Uloboridae - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uloboridae) are venomous, that's how they subdue their prey - but only a few, such as the widow and recluse spiders, are really dangerous to humans.
Oh ok. Gotcha, thanks alot for this!
