Great Lakes region, USA. June 2026.

I believe this is a sixspotted orbweaver (Araniella displicata). Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I'm guessing it's a male?

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[–] [S] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

I'm not well versed in arachnology really. I'm much more of a hobbyist. I was under the impression that female orbweavers usually live secluded lives and this one was right out in the open. I had no clue males don't spin web, so that was my first mistake. Also I couldn't tell if the pedipalps were large or not. Rookie mistakes I know, but I'm not afraid of being wrong and learning. Thanks for the info.

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    I had no clue males don’t spin web

    Oh they do, but they only until they hit maturity, then they'll off looking for love. A very common pattern even across infraorders (also true for a lot of tarantulas and co).

    Also I couldn’t tell if the pedipalps were large or not

    You know it when you see it.

    Rookie mistakes I know, but I’m not afraid of being wrong and learning.

    That's what we're here for, I'm really just trying to be helpful!

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