r/spiders • u/No-Swim4335 • 21h ago

ID Request- Location included What is this thing

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What on earth is this thing, I'm in California this fucker is the size of a nickel or quarter, I don't even know if it is a spider

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u/10Ggames Amateur IDer, jumper enthusiast 21h ago

A lovely orbweaver of some kind. Nothing to fear. They are quite harmless, docile, and good to have around.

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u/No-Swim4335 21h ago

That thing is HUGE

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u/No-Swim4335 21h ago

My dad blew on it. It's big as the ring you make between your thumb and index finger

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u/JawThatHarp 20h ago

A beautiful bashful lady.

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u/ApartElection2125 20h ago

Hey there. Likely a Neoscona Crucifera or spotted orbweaver

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u/No-Swim4335 21h ago

I just saw it move