Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 191218

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Only in web at night

Submitted by:
lowretta
Submitted: Oct 21, 2023
Photographed: Oct 21, 2023
Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
Location: Warren, Rhode Island, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
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TangledWeb

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November 4, 2025 11:09 pm

During the day they make a little bed to hide in. They use leaves, flowers, ferns, niches in house exteriors….a wide variety of places to rest. She may have died by this time of year, mine has. Hopefully she left an egg sag that will give you Springtime baby spiders.