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Oh, Orbweaver, I believe we can reach the morning ligghhht! (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world to c/spiders@lemmy.world

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Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.

I believe this is a sixspotted orbweaver (Araniella displicata). Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I'm guessing it's a male?

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[–] Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm not well versed in arachnology really. I'm much more of a hobbyist. I was under the impression that female orbweavers usually live secluded lives and this one was right out in the open. I had no clue males don't spin web, so that was my first mistake. Also I couldn't tell if the pedipalps were large or not. Rookie mistakes I know, but I'm not afraid of being wrong and learning. Thanks for the info.

[–] remon@ani.social 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I had no clue males don’t spin web

Oh they do, but they only until they hit maturity, then they'll off looking for love. A very common pattern even across infraorders (also true for a lot of tarantulas and co).

Also I couldn’t tell if the pedipalps were large or not

You know it when you see it.

Rookie mistakes I know, but I’m not afraid of being wrong and learning.

That's what we're here for, I'm really just trying to be helpful!