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An Orb weaver of some sort. Her abdomen is between a nickel & quarter size. Cold in MI now so she was moving very slowly, her days are probably numbered. Was on my front porch, now in my bushes.
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- Submitted: Nov 7, 2025
- Photographed: Nov 7, 2025
- Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
- Location: Pearl Beach, Michigan, United States
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes:
Sep 12, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
Adams county, 
Araneus diatematus, a cross orb weaver. About time for her to lay eggs, then likly die soon after. Her eggs will overwinter and hatch next spring.
After doing some homework, I agree with cross orb weaver. She seemed to be very weak. Hopefully she makes it long enough to lay her eggs.
They are awful resiliant but do slow down in the cold. maybe well into some bushes, she will lay her eggs.