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Striped Spider - Araneus diadematus

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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Moved from ID Request.

Yes, perfectly harmless and beneficial orb weaver

 
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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