Arachnids of North Carolina
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Araneus iviei - Orange orbweaver

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Taxonomy
Order: ARANEAEInfraorder: AraneomorphaeFamily: Araneidae                                                                                 
Comments: Probably named for arachnologist Wilton J. Ivie
Identification
Online Description/Photos: BugGuide Google, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, GBIFTechnical Description: Spiders of North America - Bradley; Spiders of the Carolinas – Gaddy; Bugguide
Comments: Typical form has an orange body. The abdomen has a large number or small white spots, usually outlined in red or black. On the ventral abdomen of females there is a white square with orange in the center. Males are brownish with a paler narrow abdomen, pale/faint bands on legs. The plain unbanded legs seperate this from other Araneus.
Total Length: Small, female 8.5-12, male 5-7 mm.Adult ID: identifiable by photo
Distribution in North Carolina
Comments: Throughout Canada and New England, south as far as NC mountains.
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Adult phenology:
 High Mountains (HM) ≥ 4,000 ft.
 Low Mountains (LM) < 4,000 ft.
 Piedmont (Pd)
 Coastal Plain (CP)

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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Coniferous and mixed forests, open meadows, fields and swamps.
Observation Methods: Visual observation.
Abundance/Frequency: Uncommon
Behavior: Builds a cone shaped retreat in a folded leaf near the web.
Status in North Carolina
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