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Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus)
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Copyright © 2015
Nicole1234
Striped Spider -
Araneus diadematus
Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA
September 8, 2015
Size: 1.5inches
This spider is living in our backyard on our son's window... Just need to know if he's a risk to my little ones. Thanks!
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Contributed by
Nicole1234
on 8 September, 2015 - 8:17am
Last updated 20 September, 2015 - 7:59am
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Chad Heins
, 20 September, 2015 - 7:59am
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Yes, perfectly harmless and beneficial orb weaver
Araneus diadematus
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john and jane balaban
, 8 September, 2015 - 8:24am
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Thank you so much!! I'm so gl
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad! The boys are intrigued (through the glass! Lol)
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Nicole1234
, 8 September, 2015 - 1:06pm
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