They are Orbiculariae, a.k.a. orb-weaver spiders.
Despite their looks, these spiders are pretty harmless!
Even though they have toxin to paralyze their prey, they are non-toxic to humans. They are basically a normal, eight-legged, eight eyed, spider!
What's interesting, though, is their webs. Aren't they pretty?
Another name for them is St. Andrew's Cross, because of the way their legs make an "x" shape.
Orb-weaver spiders are insect predators, so if you see one in your garden, leave it. It will eat your garden pests!
~Emma
I found another in one of my rose bushes! I'll leave it alone.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom once found a spider like that on one of our tomato bushes, but I didn't know it was called a orb-weaver spider!
ReplyDeletep.s I really like the pictures!
Bunny (Portland OR) =:]
That is so cool! And creepy... ;) I love your blog, Emma!
ReplyDeleteThat web is AWESOME!!!
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