Marbled Orb Weaver Pumpkin Spider

This marbled orbweaver araneus marmoreus is frequently called a pumpkin spider a name we encountered on bugguide.

Marbled orb weaver pumpkin spider.

Araneidae typical orb weavers in the order araneae spiders description. Theselarge araneus marmoreus spiders are often seen in september and october. The spider species araneus marmoreus commonly known as marbled orb weaver belongs to the genus araneus in the family araneidae araneus marmoreus spiders have been sighted 70 times by contributing members. Araneus marmoreus the marbled orb weaver is a colorful orb weaver species.

Based on collected data the geographic range for araneus marmoreus includes 3 countries and 19 states in the united states. The marbled orb weaver can be found throughout the east of the united states and in canada. Hi joe you nailed it. Araneus marmoreus commonly called the marbled orb weaver is a species of spider belonging to the family araneidae it is sometimes also called the pumpkin spider from the resemblance of the female s inflated abdomen to an orange pumpkin.

Dear bugbro your spider is a highly variable orbweaver known as araneus marmoreus and not all individuals have the bright orange coloration that your specimen exhibits. The red and yellow spider is known as the marbled orb weaver or pumpkin spider. Araneus marmoreus is most often sighted outdoors and during. The name pumpkin spider originates from the bright orange coloration of many individuals in this highly variable species as well as their noticeable presence during the pumpkin harvest season.

The orange variation is common enough to warrant the common name of pumpkin spider which we believe refers to the color as well as the halloween seasonal appearances of the adult spiders that will die with the oncoming. The marbled orbweaver is a colorful spider whose wide range includes all of the eastern united states. The marbled orb weaver can have several appearances. Marbled orb weaver description.

Araneus marmoreus is found throughout all of canada to alaska the northern rockies from north dakota to texas and then.