CLOSED: Orange spider found in Upstate New York Swampy Woods

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GreenPanther Martville, NY Oct 27, 2008

We found this spider while walking on a trail in the woods. He was rather cold and let us put him on a stick and carry him around. Can anyone identify this spider... he is bright orange even though the picture doesn't show it

Thank you.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Oct 27, 2008

This is an orb-weaving spider (family Araneidae) in the genus Araneus; most likely a marbled orb weaver (Araneus marmoreus). This species is highly variable both in background color and pattern - see http://www.spiderzrule.com/orbweaver1.htm for some examples.

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