🌿Native Nature

Cat-faced Orbweaver

Araneus gemmoides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Araneidae ›Genus: Araneus

About

Araneus gemmoides, commonly known as the jewel spider (a name shared with Austracantha minax) and cat-faced spider (a name shared with Araneus gemma), is a common outdoor orb-weaver spider found in the USA and Canada. They are considered harmless and have low-toxicity venom. A. gemmoides are useful natural predators for insects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cat-faced Orbweaver?
The scientific name of Cat-faced Orbweaver is Araneus gemmoides.
What kingdom does Cat-faced Orbweaver belong to?
Cat-faced Orbweaver belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cat-faced Orbweaver belong to?
Cat-faced Orbweaver belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Cat-faced Orbweaver belong to?
Cat-faced Orbweaver belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Cat-faced Orbweaver belong to?
Cat-faced Orbweaver belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Cat-faced Orbweaver belong to?
Cat-faced Orbweaver belongs to the family Araneidae.
What genus does Cat-faced Orbweaver belong to?
Cat-faced Orbweaver belongs to the genus Araneus.