Araneus
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Araneus illaudatus
Texas Orbweaver, Texas orb-weaver
Araneus illaudatus is a large orb-weaving spider endemic to the southwestern United States. Females are among the largest North American Araneus, reaching 25 mm in body length with a distinctive dirty white coloration and two triangular dark patches on the anterior abdomen. Males are substantially smaller at 9 mm. The species constructs typical orb webs and exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism in size.
Araneus juniperi
Juniper Orbweaver
Araneus juniperi is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, commonly known as the Juniper Orbweaver. It is native to North America and has been documented in the United States and Canada. As a member of the genus Araneus, it constructs spiral orb webs to capture prey. Specific details about its ecology and behavior remain limited in published sources.
Araneus mammatus
Araneus mammatus is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae, described by Archer in 1951. It is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature. As a member of the large genus Araneus, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of the family.
Araneus nordmanni
Nordmann's Orbweaver Spider
Araneus nordmanni is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, occurring in North America, Europe, the Caucasus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Korea, and Japan. As an orb weaver, it constructs spiral wheel-shaped webs to capture prey. The species is one of many in the large genus Araneus, which contains numerous common and widespread orb-weaving spiders.
Araneus partitus
Araneus partitus is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is known to occur in the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented. The species was described by Walckenaer in 1841. Like other members of the genus Araneus, it constructs spiral orb webs for prey capture.
Araneus pratensis
Openfield Orbweaver
Araneus pratensis, commonly known as the Openfield Orbweaver, is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae. It occurs across much of the United States and southern Canada. As a member of the large genus Araneus, it constructs the characteristic circular webs typical of this group. The specific epithet 'pratensis' refers to meadow or grassland habitats, suggesting an association with open field environments.