Fierce Orbweaver vs Nordmann'S Orbweaver

Araneus saevus compared with Araneus nordmanni

Key Differences

• Fierce Orbweaver is Near Threatened while Nordmann'S Orbweaver is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fierce Orbweaver	Nordmann'S Orbweaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (절지동물)	Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class same	Arachnida (거미강)	Arachnida (거미강)
Order same	Araneae (거미)	Araneae (거미)
Family same	Araneidae	Araneidae
Genus same	Araneus	Araneus
Species	Araneus saevus	Araneus nordmanni

Evolutionary Relationship

Fierce Orbweaver and Nordmann'S Orbweaver share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Araneus.

Conservation Status

Fierce Orbweaver

NT — Near Threatened

Nordmann'S Orbweaver

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fierce Orbweaver	Nordmann'S Orbweaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fierce Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Nordmann'S Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States