what is this spider

[Richard R Tuckey]

[Richard R Tuckey]

spider265 / 365I saw this critter earlier tonight, took a couple shots, went away, went back later, iit was still where it was so I caught it. Never saw one like it before. anyone know what the heck it is and is it dangerous. I was very careful to not let it on me. By the way the location is by the St Lawrence River, upper N.Y. state

[Jason Daniels]

Marbled Orb Weaver? Araneus marmoreus?

This is not a bad spider page...

http://www.dpughphoto.com/spiders.htm

[☮Lee Gordon☮]

its a marbled orb weaver spider :)

[Richard R Tuckey]

@bobfoto @asrai thanks, I was quite sure someone would know, is it a dangerous one

[☮Lee Gordon☮]

@rrt they are harmless

[Jason Daniels]

@rrt - no worries Richard, I think this is one of the reasons I like this site. Interesting, exciting, colourful and educational.

[Richard R Tuckey]

@bobfoto you are so right, thanks

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I agree with Jason Daniels and Lee Gordon. Your shot matches perfectly with The Audobon Society's shot in The Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders which would definitely cover spiders found in your area.

[Laura Wheeler]

Great shot - works well w/ the white BG. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2836909&l=9f4c49f9ae&id=508943239
I found this guy on a hiking trip in Frontenac Park.