help ID this spider

[jennh]

I found this spider on my front porch when I was sweeping it the other day. I have never seen one like this before. Anyone have a clue?

Thanks!
Jen

 

[chicnchic]

nope but

EWWWW!!

 

[chickensducks&agoose]

I know exactly what it is.... GROSS!

 

[Ema]

what state are you in? cause it would be easier to determine the type of spider that way.

 

[key west chick]

Maybe some kind of Orb Weaver?

 

[bragabit]

Maybe:

Cat Face or Orb weaver/

 

[Ema]

i googled it and it states it is an ORB WEAVER, these type of spiders come in all sorts of colours. and there is 3000 species of this kind of spider. they are garden spiders and to be specific on searching for more info type in orange and red orb weaver spider. I just did a generic search on the species. hope this helps.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orb-weaver_spider

 

[Funky Feathers]

Orb Web Spiders are so pretty. And harmless.

 

[chicnchic]

still ewww.....gross!

 

[gritsar]

Someone QUICK! Go find Wendy (redhen). She loves spiders, knows all about them and never misses a chance to view spidey pics.