Fauna
Arachnid

Red-femured Spotted Orbweaver

Neoscona domiciliorum

Also known as Spotted Orbweaver, Redfemured Spotted Orbweaver

Red-femured spotted orbweavers spin intricate, vertical spiral webs each evening, positioning themselves head-down at the hub to ambush nocturnal flying insects. Females display bright reddish-orange upper leg segments contrasted against banded lower legs and a foliate cream-and-charcoal pattern across the abdomen. At dawn, they routinely ingest the silk of their damaged webs to recycle proteins before retreating to shelter under eaves, foliage, or loose bark.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyMoths, Mosquitoes, Beetles
Predators
  • Mud dauber wasps
  • Songbirds
  • Tree frogs
ThreatsBroad-spectrum pesticide spraying, outdoor artificial light pollution, and habitat disruption
HabitatsDeciduous woodlands, forest edges, residential gardens, and outbuildings
Life span1 year
Classification
  1. OrderAraneae
  2. FamilyAraneidae
  3. GenusNeoscona
  4. SpeciesNeoscona domiciliorum
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskVery high
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is very high
Harmless to humans and pets, safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Nighttime Viewing: Use a red-filtered flashlight after dusk to observe web maintenance without startling the spider.
  • Garden Coexistence: Allow webs to remain along siding and porch eaves to provide natural pest management.
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