what kind of spider? - Ask Extension
Found this spider in my home in Buena Vista Colorado. It was maybe an 1.5 inches long when not in a defensive position. What kind is it?
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what kind of spider? #849848
Asked September 13, 2023, 10:10 PM EDT
Found this spider in my home in Buena Vista Colorado. It was maybe an 1.5 inches long when not in a defensive position. What kind is it?
Chaffee County Colorado
Expert Response
It can be difficult to id spiders from photos. I think that this is one of the orbweaver spiders in the genus Araneus. http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/spiders-in-the-home-5-512/ provides some information on some Colorado spiders commonly found in the home.
