Can you identify the following spider for me?

There is a spider looking to identify. A picture of it here: If http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q267/MarkOfEternity/WhoAmI.jpg you can not visit the link to view the image, a physical description is as follows: It has a fairly large circular body. It is brown and cream with scratches on his legs and a strange looking slate cocoon in the back. It is a spider spinning its web and there was the remains of a cocoon, probably refreshments. However, I have not seen an insect is, so I assume that this may be the spider that eats insects range together.

Hi, this is certainly an Orb Weaver, Spider. World and build up networks usually feels in the middle of them. The species is probably a golden Orb Weaver. Usually found in open and clearly visible. Very common Garden Spider. Hope that helps!-Batman

Dock (fishing) Spider

What is the strongest Insect, arachnid, etc?

In a combination of all of the freaky creepy crawlies, which one is the ultimate predator? My guess would be the praying mantis or some kind of poisonous spider. But I really don’t know much about insects.

Hmmm, seems your question has two meanings.

You are asking which creature is the best predator, not which one can lift or drag the most weight, am I correct?

In this case, I go with African killer bees. There is no known animal that will willingly go near their hives (except for humans with significant protection). And they can catch and kill enemies many times larger than themselves with swarming tactics and will pursue for dozens of meters before giving up.

Red Back Spider – toilet spider