Araneus trifolium
(Shamrock Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Can someone identify this spider. I have never seen one around Wisconsin before.

• Submitted by: 
  
  tommodl
• Submitted: Aug 22, 2018
• Photographed: Aug 20, 2018
• Spider: Araneus trifolium (Shamrock Orb-weaver)
• Sex: 
  
  Female,
• Maturity: 
  Adult
• Location: Chippewa falls, Wisconsin, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Ventral, Prey