Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Any idea what type of spider this is? Only in the web at night- usually has a snack with them.

• Submitted by: 
  
  buglet
• Submitted: Sep 28, 2018
• Photographed: Aug 30, 2018
• Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
• Location: Illinois, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Dorsal