Neoscona crucifera
(Hentz Orb-weaver)

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Picture of Neoscona crucifera (Hentz Orb-weaver) - Dorsal,Webs

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This spider is in my backyard. It has made a web from a tree down to the ground. Can anyone identify this spider?

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Deb816

Can you see the belly?
Hi. your spider looks to be a cross orb weaver, Araneus diadematus. Very harmless, beneficial spiders.
https://spiderid.com/spider/araneidae/araneus/diadematus/

ItsyBitsy

Hi, this is a Hentz Orb-weaver (Neoscona crucifera). 🙂

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