Araneus gemmoides Chamberlin & Ivie, 1935 Discussion

cat-faced spider

Comments on January 1, 2008 Observation

Sharon Liederman
46.7042, -112.0545

Submitted: January 1, 2008 at 11:21:37 PM MST

I think this is a Araneus gemmoides. Can anyone confirm this? It came down from my ceiling on a string of silk. I'm puzzled as to why it would be out at this time of year and in my house. It's very beautiful.

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David P. Shorthouse wrote on January 4, 2008 at 7:40:19 AM MST

Sure looks like it to me. Indeed, it is quite unusual to see one at this time of year.