 Micrathena gracilis (Spined Micrathena) ♀. | Females of Micrathena gracilis have ten spines on their chunky abdomen. They are typically white or pale yellow, which makes this yellow specimen a bit unusual. Males looks very different. July and August appear to be the prime time for finding this spider. It spins a moderately large, very tightly coiled web, often in wooded or brushy areas. Despite its fierce appearance, it is completely harmless to humans.
bug guide (these photos): https://bugguide.net/node/view/1575860 wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spined_micrathena |
