Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Cross Orb-Weaver - Araneus diadematus. Female with a desiccated insect.

• Submitted by: 
  
  jqod
• Submitted: Feb 24, 2018
• Photographed: Sep 12, 2017
• Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
• Sex: 
  
  Female,
• Maturity: 
  Adult
• Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
• Spotted Outdoors: Low foliage (shrubs, herbs, garden, excluding flowers)
• Found in web?: Yes
• Attributes: Ventral, Webs, Prey