Marbled Orb Weaver Araneus marmoreus
Identification
This spider has orange or yellow abdomen with marbled patterns.
Location
Common statewide
Size
Half inch body
Diet
It feeds on flying insects.
Habitat
It occurs in forests and meadows.
Activity Period
July to October
Behavior
It builds large orb webs in shaded areas. It is active in late summer.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in late summer.
Population
The population is stable statewide.
History
It has long been present in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans.
Facts
It is sometimes called the pumpkin spider.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
Flying insects | Forests fields wetlands | Statewide