What kind of spider is this? - Ask Extension
So the first picture was taken a few weeks before the second can't remember how long....it could be less. Seem like the spider has gotten bigger in th...
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What kind of spider is this? #365514
Asked September 24, 2016, 10:52 PM EDT
So the first picture was taken a few weeks before the second can't remember how long....it could be less. Seem like the spider has gotten bigger in the butt area. I wanna know what kind of spider this is and if it's bad.
Union County New Jersey
Expert Response
We'd guess that this is a type of orb-weaver, but your photo is not in detail or color enough for a complete i.d. The abdomen may be bigger now as legs may soon be laid.
Orb-weavers are good guys and belong outside as part of the circle of life.
Spiders are very beneficial. Here is our publication about them:
https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/common-fall-season-spiders
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Orb-weavers are good guys and belong outside as part of the circle of life.
Spiders are very beneficial. Here is our publication about them:
https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/common-fall-season-spiders
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