Eriophora is a genus of orb-weaver spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1895.[3] It occurs in the Americas, Australasia, and Africa. The name is derived from Ancient Greek roots, and means "wool bearing".[4]
Most species now grouped here have been classified as Araneus at some time in their description history. As of July 2022 Eriophora contains seven species:[1]
Flame-bellied or orange-bellied orb-weaver, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Either Eriophora heroine or Eriophora pustulosa
Portrait of Eriophora heroine or Eriophora pustulosa
Eriophora ravilla, Florida
Eriophora is a genus of orb-weaver spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1895. It occurs in the Americas, Australasia, and Africa. The name is derived from Ancient Greek roots, and means "wool bearing".
