Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 43037

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Cross Orbweaver

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

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Hellokello

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October 7, 2018 8:11 pm

My husband, who hates spiders, found this and had to show me! I LOVE spiders, so he knows to never disturb them (at least in my presence). I had to snap some photos of this beauty. A very strong, very quick spider. The web is beautiful, about 1.5’x2′. enjoy!

artglas

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October 7, 2018 8:25 pm

is this a garden orb spider? we have one on our deck, right near the outdoor light where it can catch many flying bugs to eat – in St Louis, south city It is large, about 1 X 2″ including legs in a web about 12″ or more = damaged by today’s rain