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Spotted Orbweaver

Neoscona crucifera

Taxonomy

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

About

Neoscona crucifera is an orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is found in the United States from Maine to Florida in the east, to Minnesota in the Midwest, to Arizona in the southwest, and in Mexico. Its common names include Hentz orbweaver, spotted orbweaver, and barn spider, though the latter nickname suggests the confusion that can result from using common names for spiders, as the name "barn spider" is also commonly used for the species...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Orbweaver?
The scientific name of Spotted Orbweaver is Neoscona crucifera.
What kingdom does Spotted Orbweaver belong to?
Spotted Orbweaver belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spotted Orbweaver belong to?
Spotted Orbweaver belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Spotted Orbweaver belong to?
Spotted Orbweaver belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Spotted Orbweaver belong to?
Spotted Orbweaver belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Spotted Orbweaver belong to?
Spotted Orbweaver belongs to the family Araneidae.
What genus does Spotted Orbweaver belong to?
Spotted Orbweaver belongs to the genus Neoscona.