Araneus spp. orbweaver spiders

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These spiders are very commonly found in houses, basements, garages, sheds, etc.
Common House Spider (Achaearanea tepidariorum, Parasteatoda tepidariorum) Common House Spider (Achaearanea tepidariorum, Parasteatoda tepidariorum)
In garage in Durham, NC
22 May 2010

This spider has been taxonomically placed into a couple of different genera. Females hang upside down in messy webs in windows, closets, room corners, etc. They help rid your house of pests like flies and little moths!

Common House Spider (Achaearanea tepidariorum, Parasteatoda tepidariorum) Common House Spider (Achaearanea tepidariorum, Parasteatoda tepidariorum)
In garage in Durham, NC
22 May 2010
Common House Spider (Achaearanea tepidariorum, Parasteatoda tepidariorum) Common House Spider (Achaearanea tepidariorum, Parasteatoda tepidariorum)
In garage in Durham, NC
22 May 2010


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