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Perhaps a cross orb weaver spider, outside of back door, quick to respond if web touched
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- Submitted: Aug 27, 2023
- Photographed: Aug 27, 2023
- Spider: Araneus gemmoides (Cat-faced Spider)
- Location: Spokane, Washington, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: Yes
- Attributes:
Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2023
Moses Lake, 
Seems like awful pointy shoulders for a cross orb weaver. Could be a cat-faced orb weaver.
Species Araneus gemmoides – Cat-Faced Spider – BugGuide.Net
https://bugguide.net/node/view/33149 I identified her by the projections and white line mark with two “V’s.”
I have seen dorsal views of these that had me guessing, but ventral patterns are more consistent.
Thank you! I took some more photos of her at night with legs out that turned out beautiful. I do agree the cat-faced orb weaver is highly likely!