Araneus gemma

Comments & ID Thoughts

This spider was found in its web that it had woven on the outside of our sliding glass door. Quite large, about 1” across. Curious what kind it is, I have no guesses.

• Submitted by: 
  
  kk42bayarea
• Submitted: May 8, 2018
• Photographed: May 7, 2018
• Spider: Araneus gemma
• Sex: 
  
  Female,
• Location: Berkeley, CA, California, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Dorsal, Webs