Marbled Orb Weaver Pumpkin Spider

Araneidae typical orb weavers in the order araneae spiders description.
Marbled orb weaver pumpkin spider. Marbled orb weaver description. 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. Araneus marmoreus the marbled orb weaver is a colorful orb weaver species. The pattern is variable and the color can be white yellow orange tan grayish or even white with mottling and.
The red and yellow spider is known as the marbled orb weaver or pumpkin spider. The marbled orbweaver is a colorful spider whose wide range includes all of the eastern united states. Based on collected data the geographic range for araneus marmoreus includes 3 countries and 19 states in the united states. Hi joe you nailed it.
Araneus marmoreus is found throughout all of canada to alaska the northern rockies from north dakota to texas and then. It has a holarctic distribution. 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. 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. The marbled orb weaver can have several appearances. 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. Due to its orange color it is sometimes also referred to as pumpkin spider.
Araneus marmoreus is most often sighted outdoors and during.