Spotted Orbweaver
Scientific Name: Neoscona crucifera
Order & Family: Araneae: Araneidae
Size: Females 8.5 to 20 mm; Males 5 to 15 mm
Natural Habitat
Found in gardens, parks, and around homes; often builds webs on buildings, doorways, and fences.
Diet & Feeding
Insectivorous; primarily consumes flying insects like moths and flies caught in its web.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal; typically builds webs at night and consumes them in the morning. They are known for their large, circular webs.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans; provides ecological benefits by controlling insect populations. Bites are rare and similar to a bee sting.
Identified on: 6/9/2026