Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Does anyone know what type of spider this is? It builds large webs and comes back to the same spot daily outside our door.

• Submitted by: 
  
  nauset4
• Submitted: Oct 7, 2018
• Photographed: Oct 14, 2018
• Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
• Location: Glastonbury , Connecticut, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Dorsal, Webs