Araneus miniatus

(Walckenaer, 1841)

Black-spotted Orbweaver

Araneus miniatus is a of -weaving in the Araneidae, commonly known as the Black-spotted Orbweaver. It is found in the United States and is one of many species in the large Araneus, which includes numerous North orb weavers with diverse abdominal patterns. Like other members of its genus, it constructs circular webs to capture .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Araneus miniatus: //ˌæɹəˈniəs mɪˈnaɪətəs//

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Distribution

United States; North America

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by Walckenaer in 1841.

Observation Data

As of available records, there are 387 observations documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists.

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