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Barn Orbweaver
Araneus cavaticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Araneidae ›Genus: Araneus
About
Araneus cavaticus, commonly known as the barn spider, is a common orb-weaver spider native to North America. They are around three-quarters of an inch (20 mm) in length and are usually yellow and brown in color. They often construct their webs in wooden human structures, hence their common name. The species is notable for being the basis for the character Charlotte in the book Charlotte's Web by American writer E. B. White.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Barn Orbweaver is Araneus cavaticus.
- Barn Orbweaver belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Barn Orbweaver belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Barn Orbweaver belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Barn Orbweaver belongs to the order Araneae.
- Barn Orbweaver belongs to the family Araneidae.
- Barn Orbweaver belongs to the genus Araneus.