The Hentz Orbweaver is a robust, reddish-brown orb weaver with a complex abdominal pattern that varies from orange-red to dark brown. It is strictly nocturnal, building a large orb web at night and retreating to a leaf retreat during the day. It is one of the most commonly encountered orb weavers in the eastern United States in late summer and fall.
Best time to see a Hentz Orbweaver
The best time to see a Hentz Orbweaver is July–September, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 38,450 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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