Orb Weaver Spider (likely a Neoscona species)
Scientific Name: Neoscona spp.
Order & Family: Araneae, Araneidae
Size: Females typically 5-15 mm, males generally smaller around 3-8 mm.
Natural Habitat
Gardens, forests, fields, and human structures; they often build their webs in open spaces between plants or structures.
Diet & Feeding
Insects caught in their webs, such as flies, moths, beetles, and other small flying insects.
Behavior Patterns
Orb weavers are known for constructing intricate, spiral-wheeled webs. Many species rebuild their webs daily, often at dusk or night, and may consume the old web to recycle proteins. They are typically nocturnal, resting during the day.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits: Excellent natural pest control, consuming large numbers of insects. Risks: Generally harmless to humans. While they can bite if provoked, their venom is not considered medically significant and usually results in only mild, localized pain or swelling. They are not aggressive.
Identified on: 9/24/2025