How many eggs do orb weavers lay?
Gradual, molts several times until it reaches adulthood 2,500+ eggs may be laid at one time by the larger orb weaver.

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Species of Garden spider
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods

Class
Arachnids

Order
Spiders

Family
Orb weavers

Genus
Garden spider

Species
Shamrock orbweaver (Araneus trifolium)