Araneus circulissparsus

Fact Box Species: Araneus circulissparsus (RM) (Note: This name may actually refer to a group of species or sub-species) Family: Araneidae formerly Argiopidae Body length: female: 6 mm male: 3 mm Habitat: In a small orb web among green shrubs Toxicity: Probably too small to be hazardous

Female Front view Another female Another female

This species is reputed to destroy its web at the end of each night, occupy a retreat by day then rebuild the web next evening.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Araneus talipedatus.