Araneus rotundulus

Fact Box Species: Araneus rotundulus Family: Araneidae formerly Argiopidae Body length: female: 4 mm male: about 3.5 mm Habitat: This spider typically builds a small orb web between branches of shrubs; unlike the larger Eriophora species it tends to remain in the web during the daylight hours rather than moving into a retreat soon after sunrise Toxicity: Uncertain; may cause mild illness but this spider is small and non-aggressive

Oblique view Underneath female

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: A large number of Araneus/Eriophora species have the same body shape as this species.