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Araneus guttulatus
Red-backed Orbweaver
Araneus guttulatus is a species of orb-weaving spider in the family Araneidae, found in eastern North America. The species is characterized by distinctive coloration including green legs and cephalothorax with a reddish-brown abdomen bearing white markings. Like other members of the genus Araneus, it constructs circular orb webs to capture prey. The species was described by Walckenaer in 1841 and is one of numerous orb weaver species documented in the region.