The not so itsy bitsy spider spinning

[mnhtnbb]

out on the deck between the railing and the roof overhang...near the hummingbird feeder. This guy was
moving...so not the best shot...




I didn't want him making a web near the hummingbird feeder--which he was doing, so I broke one end of his web
and he just went up to the gutter. ICK!

[mnhtnbb]

1. Can anyone identify it?

It was pretty large for a spider. Maybe an inch? Two inches?

[libodem]

2. I've never seen such a colorful spider

Quite gorgeous. No clue on the id tho.

[handmade34]

3. it appears to be

an American House Spider... good call on protecting the hummingbird

[mnhtnbb]

4. Another photographer friend also id'd it as an American House Spider.

Just looked out this evening to see him back--with a buddy!--building two webs near
the hummingbird feeder.

Took out my fly swatter and whacked them out of the air. Didn't see where they went. But I'll not be surprised to see
them back up there tomorrow morning.

[handmade34]

5. I love spiders

and try very hard to protect them but... it is possible that a hummingbird could get caught if the web is strategically located... I vote for the hummingbird