Araneus trifolium
(Shamrock Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Does anyone know what kind of spider this is? I have never seen one like this before.

• Submitted by: 
  
  she110
• Submitted: Oct 11, 2018
• Photographed: Oct 11, 2018
• Spider: Araneus trifolium (Shamrock Orb-weaver)
• Location: Washington, PA, Pennsylvania, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: No
• Attributes: Dorsal