what’s this spider?
Hi:
Found this guy hanging out on our siding. Never seen one like this in our area. We live in Upper Michigan .
Thanks
Mark
Hi Mark,
It appears you have a photo of a Marbled Orb Weaver, Araneus marmoreus. These are shy spiders that hide in a retreat, only emerging when prey has been snagged in their web. It is found throughout the United States, north to Alaska.
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Are these spiders poisonous? We live in Delta junction Alaska and have only seen them this summer.
Orbweavers pose no threat to humans.