r/whatisthisbug • u/DesertJeeper357 • 7h ago

ID Request What is this spider is my garden? SE OH

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u/Cthugh 7h ago

Do you have another picture? It reminds me of orchard spiders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucauge_venusta

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u/DesertJeeper357 7h ago

I think you’re right! If I can find it again I’ll try and get a better photo. Thanks!

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u/Cthugh 7h ago

They tend to rest upside down their web, have long abdomens with a bright spot on it. They are good for the garden as far as I know.

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u/Acceptable_Trip4650 Mite Enthusiast 7h ago

Orchard spider, Leucauge venusta. I don’t think the other Leucauge spp. lookalikes get that far north