Spider in Ohio
Location: Brook Park, Ohio
November 1, 2011 6:14 pm
Just curious what type of spider this is and if it is poisonous. I remember hearing loud bright colors means deadly. True? Thanks.
Signature: DST
Dear DST,
This is one of the many recognized color variations of the Marbled Orbweaver, Araneus marmoreus. You can see some of the other color variations on BugGuide.