Black-spotted Orbweaver

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Araneus miniatus

Black-spotted Orbweaver, a reference photo
Photo: John P. Friel · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Araneus miniatus is a species of orb weaver in the spider family Araneidae. It is found in the United States.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-spotted Orbweaver being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Araneidae
Genus
Araneus
Species
Araneus miniatus

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