: Members of the order Araneae and family Araneidae .
: While they use low-toxicity venom to immobilize prey like flies and wasps, they are generally considered harmless to humans . Habitat and Behavior araneus
is a major genus of orb-weaver spiders, commonly known as garden spiders or cross spiders . It is one of the most diverse and widely distributed genera within the family Araneidae , with approximately 138 species recorded globally across all major regions. Biological Overview : Members of the order Araneae and family Araneidae