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Spotted Orbweavers

Neoscona

Taxonomy

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

About

Neoscona, known as spotted orb-weavers and barn spiders, is a genus of orb-weaver spiders (Araneidae) first described by Eugène Simon in 1895 to separate these from other araneids in the now obsolete genus Epeira. They have a mostly pantropical distribution and one species, Neoscona adianta, has a palearctic distribution. As of April 2019 there are eight species that can be found in the United States and Canada:

Frequently Asked Questions

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