NOTE** - This species is nearly identical to Araneus groenlandicola. I have yet to learn how to tell the two apart. However, since every site I go to has far more of the A.trifolium, I have decided to make that the dominant species and make the side note about the A.groenlandicola.
The quickest way to recognize the Shamrock Spider from other Garden Orb Weavers, is the white bands on the legs. Not all of the Shamrock Spiders have these white bands, but when you do see the white bands, it is likely an Araneus trifolium.
The abdomen of the Shamrock Spider can range from white to yellow to brown or orange, and has a scattering of small white markings. It is due to the sometimes bright orange abdomens that it received its nick name as the Pumpkin Spider.
Another attributing factor for that nickname is the fact that they are most often seen in the fall time when pumpkins become popular. As the Fall sets in, their abdomens will enlarge, making them much more noticeable.
Bite Info
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SIZE:
Body Length = Size not confirmed
Leg span = Size not confirmed
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| Photographed by: Vic Burcar - Yale, Michigan |