Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

I believe that I have identified this as a Cross Orbweaver spider.
The web is on the outside of my house, and the spider moved from the web to the house siding and slid partway under a clapboard.
I picked up a thin wooden stick off the ground and gently touched the spider partly under the clapboard. The spider immediately came out and onto the web.
I was pleased to get a good photo. I have never seen a spider like this before. It's colorful design is very interesting. I did not harm it.

• Submitted by: 
  
  dld
• Submitted: Sep 13, 2023
• Photographed: Sep 12, 2023
• Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
• Location: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: Yes
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