25,778 observationsLeast Concern
Marbled Orbweaver
Araneus marmoreus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Araneae βΊFamily: Araneidae βΊGenus: Araneus
About
Araneus marmoreus, commonly called the marbled orb-weaver, is a species of spider belonging to the family Araneidae. It is sometimes also called the pumpkin spider from the resemblance of the female's inflated abdomen to an orange pumpkin. It has a Holarctic distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Marbled Orbweaver is Araneus marmoreus.
- Marbled Orbweaver belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Marbled Orbweaver belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Marbled Orbweaver belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Marbled Orbweaver belongs to the order Araneae.
- Marbled Orbweaver belongs to the family Araneidae.
- Marbled Orbweaver belongs to the genus Araneus.