A small to medium-sized spider that is common in gardens and well-vegetated areas. These spiders have a messy web between branches with a retreat often between curled leaves.
Full Name: Green Pea Spider (Araneus apricus)
Other names: Groen Ertjiespinnekop
Classification: HARMLESS
A small to medium-sized spider that is common in gardens and well-vegetated areas. These spiders have a messy web between branches with a retreat often between curled leaves. They are generally active in the webs at night and prefer to hide in the retreat during the day.
The legs are brown to black sometimes with dark bands. The abdomen is characteristically bright green. There are often yellow spots below the abdomen.
They are harmless to humans and pets.
