Bug Identifier
Spotted Orbweaver
Community identification

Spotted Orbweaver

Neoscona crucifera

Order & Family
Araneae: Araneidae
Size
Females 8.5 to 20 mm; Males 5 to 15 mm
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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.