Araneus detrimentosus
(O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1889)
Araneus detrimentosus is an orb-weaving spider in the Araneidae, found from the United States through Central America to Colombia. It constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of the family. The was first described by O. Pickard-Cambridge in 1889.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Araneus detrimentosus: /ˌæɹəˈniːəs dɛtrɪmɛnˈtoʊsəs/
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Distribution
Found from the United States to Colombia, spanning North America, Middle America, and South America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Arachnida | Beetles In The Bush | Page 5
- Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Butterfly Orbweaver
- Answer to Super Crop Challenge #2 | Beetles In The Bush
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- Bug Eric: Spider Season