Spider?

[wifezilla]

...Or space alien? LOL

What the heck is this thing? I was gathering grapes and saw this. Just about had a heart attack!

 

[injunjoe]

Don't know but she is full of babies!

 

[Greenthumb18]

Looks pretty creepy, but imagine all the bad insects ate that protected your grapes. I would leave the spider there and not bother it. Nice grapes by the way !!!!!!

 

[wifezilla]

I don't bother the spiders. I appreciate their appetite for bugs

 

[wifezilla]

Ooooo!!! Found out what it is!

"Orb Web Weaver (Araneidae) Araneus - The lovely spiral webs produced by orb weavers are architectural wonders designed to extend the spider's sensory system, reduce the amount of silk used, and trap or slow down prey. The webs are characteristic of different species and may help capture different types of insect prey. Webs are typically rebuilt daily. Many day-active put white decorations in their webs to deter birds from flying through the webs. Orb weavers have poor vision but are extremely sensitive to vibrations in the web. Araneus is probably the most abundant nocturnal spider, while Argiope is commonly seen during the day."
http://www.coopext.colostate.edu/4DMG/Pests/spiders.htm

 

[injunjoe]

Great find thanks!