Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 43820

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Any one know what kind of spider this is

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eager55
Submitted: Oct 10, 2018
Photographed: Oct 10, 2018
Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
Location: Naperville, Illinois, United States
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Ventral

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EAGER55

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October 10, 2018 5:34 pm

Anyone know what kind

TangledWeb

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January 3, 2019 11:26 pm

Hi, I don’t know from her underside, we mostly go by the markings and the shape of the dorsal surface (the spider’s back). She’s definitely an orbweaver kind of spider. They make strong round webs for catching flying insects.

ItsyBitsy

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January 4, 2019 12:19 am

Hi, this is likely a Cross Orb-weaver, Araneus diadematus.

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Picture ID 43820

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