New Garden spider finally webbed as well. Always happy when one finds a spot on my porch, my favorite outside spider. Look forward to having them. This one's still quite small. Maybe 2" dls
Was going to pressure wash, now I'll wait
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What is this guy?
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New Garden spider finally webbed as well. Always happy when one finds a spot on my porch, my favorite outside spider. Look forward to having them. This one's still quite small. Maybe 2" dls
Was going to pressure wash, now I'll wait
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That's an amazing female of Argiope bruennichi, Kymura
They were my spider pets as a children in late '80. Such a good memory, and one of my fav. true spider ever!
They were my spider pets as a children in late '80. Such a good memory, and one of my fav. true spider ever!
That's an amazing female of Argiope bruennichi, Kymura
They were my spider pets as a children in late '80. Such a good memory, and one of my fav. true spider ever!
If you're referring to the 2nd spider pictures Argiope yes but not bruennichi, different markings. It's Argiope aurantia - Writing spider, yellow/gold garden spider, or like my cousins call them the corn spider. I didn't think the bruennichi had made it across the pond yet, from what I remember reading they're Eurasian spiders and Australian commonly called there the Wasp spider.
No idea on the first pic, I can't see the markings clear enough.
That's an amazing female of Argiope bruennichi, Kymura
They were my spider pets as a children in late '80. Such a good memory, and one of my fav. true spider ever!
I know what they are guys. My all time favorite, have several take up residence every year. It's the first one I'm unsure of. I'll try to get a better picture tonight. Just so damn fast hard to get a focus. It's aware I'm there. Stops and looks up like a jumper then gets right back to it.
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Hmm.. I do not know true spiders very well (read at well) but a google image search brought me this:
Selenopidae aka 'flat spider'. The link I am reading (here) says common in southern US . So maybe a young one of those? Or a freshly moulted one?
-legs increasingly longer front->back?
-six eyes in one row?
-looks flat?
Though this one looks more similar, but I am less sure of it possible:
False Widow
Selenopidae aka 'flat spider'. The link I am reading (here) says common in southern US . So maybe a young one of those? Or a freshly moulted one?
-legs increasingly longer front->back?
-six eyes in one row?
-looks flat?
Though this one looks more similar, but I am less sure of it possible:
False Widow
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Yeah my first thought was some type of orb weaver, but the legs looks more like the flat spiders.
yeah assumed orb weaver due to body shape, this thing teleports, is curious, to the point of dropping on a line to look me over,
Reminds me of an uber fast jumper, calm but so damn busy its hard to get a shot of it. comes out after dark and starts that web, no structure just a messy cobwebby web, literally catches a bunch of insects rolls them together eats then hides again till the next night. I really like it and enjoy watching it, just hate that I dont have a clue what it is.
Reminds me of an uber fast jumper, calm but so damn busy its hard to get a shot of it. comes out after dark and starts that web, no structure just a messy cobwebby web, literally catches a bunch of insects rolls them together eats then hides again till the next night. I really like it and enjoy watching it, just hate that I dont have a clue what it is.
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Do you have like a local entomologist? Could always send one a pic being like, hey what is this?
Not that i know of hun, but I don't get out much since my aneurysm,
Im one of those sad souls making friends on the net lol
I think its either a false widow or a garage spider, I enjoy my outside true spiders, just bothering me not knowing,
Its in no danger at my house no matter what it is, I even protect the so called 'dangerous' spiders .
May post AB lot of true spider enthusiasts over there.
Im one of those sad souls making friends on the net lol
I think its either a false widow or a garage spider, I enjoy my outside true spiders, just bothering me not knowing,
Its in no danger at my house no matter what it is, I even protect the so called 'dangerous' spiders .
May post AB lot of true spider enthusiasts over there.
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Well, I am sure you could google! Find an blogger of bugs in your area and strike up an internet friend/convo but yes there are and a lot of those subforums have nice people..its how I found @Hisserdude
Lol! She thinks so! Again has like five flies all squished together. Adorable little thing.
Ex brother in law came by, he insists it's a brown widow...-shakes head- very doubtful. But even if it is she's perfectly fine right where she is. Also wrong about the Web, it's structured, typical spoked spiral type thing.
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It looks like it is of the Genus Araneus or maybe a dark form of Neoscona Crucifera or some member of the Neoscona Genus. Body shape matches up, but it probably doesn't have it's Adult coloration yet. Guess formed with a combination of Google Search and an Old Guide to North American Spiders that I've had for years. LOL It is BEAUTIFUL! I love it when these gals make their nightly gigantic orb, that spans the gap between two holly bushes, under which sits some concrete stairs, that you happen to use to get to your car at 4:30 A.M so you can be at work by five. Fun times. The rest of the family stayed away from her, but I'd throw in some snacks for her! They are lightening fast for how bulky they can be.
