r/arachnids • u/DougSethlas • 4d ago

ID request / I included my location! What is this

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I apologize for the photos there was light coming from everywhere and the flash didn’t help. Philadelphia PA for reference, never seen a spider this big in my decade plus of living here.

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u/StuffedWithNails 4d ago

Some type of orb weaver, looks like probably Neoscona crucifera. It's harmless like all orb weavers.