7, see text Eriophora is a genus of orb-weaver spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1895.

[3] It occurs in the Americas and Africa.

The name is derived from Ancient Greek roots, and means "wool bearing".

[4] Most species now grouped here have been classified as Araneus at some time in their description history.

As of July 2022[update] Eriophora contains seven species:[1]