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We just moved to Michigan and these are all around the property (including the basement). Just want to know if it's something I need to be concerned about. Google lens is inconclusive, at least with my non-existent knowledge.

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[–] JonHammCock 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Interesting. Google (AI?) says they're pretty big, right? This guy was about 1.5cm. Does that align?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Orb weaver is a classification of spiders that includes about 3,000 species, they vary significantly in size. If it makes a "classic" spider web with long strands connected in a circular pattern then it is an orb weaver.

[–] JonHammCock 3 points 1 month ago

Its web seemed sort of haphazard with strands going in various directions. I definitely didn't identify a web as you described it. That said, as I've alluded to, take my insight with a grain of salt. Thanks for the ID regardless!