Garden Spider

Araneus diadematus (Cross Orbweaver)

 

The “Cross Orbweaver,” Araneus diadematus, is named for the pattern of white spots on the abdomen that forms a cross in most specimens. This species is also known as the “European Garden Spider” because it is native to Europe and Asia. Introduced to North America long ago, it is now found across the northern third of the U.S. (scarce in the Great Plains), and adjacent southern Canada. It spins the classic wheel-like orb web, usually sitting head-down in the hub (center), especially at night. This is a common spider of yards, gardens, and parks. Webs are usually built chest-high or higher, spanning gaps in foliage of evergreens, deciduous trees, or the columns on your front porch. There they intercept flying insects attracted to outdoor lights. Spiderlings typically overwinter inside the egg sac, emerging in late spring or early summer of the following year. You may find clusters of spiderlings at that time. Adults are solitary arachnid icons of late summer and autumn.

www.spiders.us/guide/species/araneus-diadematus/

 

 

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