Just a cute spider

I looked up at the porch celling and thought I saw a cicada shell, but it turned out to be a really nice looking little spider. I got a couple pictures:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/DSC09766.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/DSC09762.jpg

I really liked the abdomen design on it. I haven't got the id down yet, I think its some sort of orb weaver or something, I'll look tomorrow unless someone beats me to it.

I also found this guy, he was about 4 inches long. I was really creeped out by him though because once someone called these beetles cockroaches and now they remind of roaches and I'm scared of them.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...e/DSC09774.jpg

Very pretty little spider. The ID on it might be a little tricky, seeing how variable orb weavers can be.

Definitely a Araneus sp., it almost looks like Araneus marmoreus. I might be wrong on that, but, just a guess.

Regardless, that is a beautiful spider and an awesome photo! :gj:

I'm not a fan of spiders, but as spiders go, that's a pretty one! relatively speaking... lol

ugh...chivers! lol

Nice pictures though