Araneus albidus

Fact Box Species: Araneus albidus (RM) (this name may be under review) Family: Araneidae Body length: female: 8 mm male: about 4 mm Habitat: This species builds a 'typical' orb web in the evening but destroys it during the daylight hours Toxicity: This small spider appears to be essentially harmless to humans

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: The species most readily confused with this spider is Araneus dimidiatus in that their shape and markings are very similar although Araneus dimidiatus is actually a leaf-curling araneid whereas Araneus albidus is not.