Last night, I went into the garage, turned on the light, and saw this on the wall.

a Spiny orb-weaver.

And surprisingly, it was almost completely harmless.

Spiny orb-weaver spiders are known for their bizarre appearance. Their bodies can come in bright colors like yellow, orange, white, or red, usually decorated with dark markings and dramatic spikes that make them look far more dangerous than they really are.

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