However, there are thousands of species, I can't quite figure it out...
Looking at the general characteristics for Orb Weavers, I've come to a high probability that it's an Orb Weaver...
Common traits among some include the rounded abdomen and orange-to-brown and brown or black coloring - though these colors may vary per species.
Habitats can range from grass to corners of homes or under protected porches. Their webs are clearly their operating stage as the Orb Weaver sits in the middle, head facing downwards, waiting for prey to come upon their net.
It is reported that Orb Weavers will re-spin a new web every night. Their proficiency at nighttime hunting and propensity to enjoy insects makes them the ultimate in the way of mosquito zappers. If you find an Orb Weaver near your front door or deck, and it is not in an intimidating area for you or your guests, keep it around and you'll notice the mosquito population dwindle in the dusk-to-nighttime hours.
The reason I suspect it's an Orb Weaver, is because it re-spins its web every night, it's gone by morning and back in the evening... and it's sitting at the center of it's web, facing downward...
However, any other suggestions?
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This spider's species has been eluding me for months...
I've narrowed it down to most likely being a member of the superfamily Araneoidea and part of the typical orb-weaver (Araneidae) family, as to what specific species, I don't know, as there are 3,006 known species comprising 168 genera making it the third largest family of spiders known after Salticidae (jumping spiders) and Linyphiidae (sheet weavers or in some places, money spiders), however orb-weavers include over 10,000 species and make up about 25% of spider diversity...
This particular spider hides during the day under the porch ceiling, then it goes out to the center of it's web by night fall... it sits facing down like an orb weaver, but I can't figure out what species... any ideas?
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The camera was about 3-5 inches from the spider...
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Well, a week or so ago, this little guy/girl went MIA... not sure if it died or packed up shop and moved elsewhere...
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Yea, unfortunate... was around for quite a while.
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