Does look closer... I do seem some black dots, but not the paired ones i saw reference to. The speckled green banding stands out, but I see hints of that in yours. In case it wasn't adequately clear in the wider-angle context shot, it does indeed appear to be a cobweb (tangled) web that it has.

I was taking shots of the thistle because of some nice background contrast and to get a bit of silhouette with it. I noticed what looked like a Common Red Soldier Beetle, but could not tell if he was alive, and was a bit doubtful. I blew on him a few times to confirm he was no longer alive. Sadly, I did not even notice the spider being present or I would have worked for a cleaner focus and more varied angles / views I suppose it should not surprise me just how often something smaller is found in my photos than what I was focused on, and becomes the greater focus of my interest in the photo. It's not a place I normally go, so just hoping I'll see some consensus on this ID.

THANKS!