Adult garden cross spider
Araneus diadematus - garden cross spider
Identification: Immatures stages yellow and black, and usually grouped together in web, and about 1mm long. Adults are about 3/4 in. long (not including legs). Large abdomen with white cross pattern, very common in the summer months.
Notes: Common outside homes in Oregon. Introduced from Europe. They become very noticeable as adults in the late summer and fall. Size can vary from the pinhead sized spiderlings to mature females that have bodies half an inch long.
Pest Status: None.
Management: None. This species is very docile, non-aggressive, and poses little to no risk to people. Bites are possible but very unlikely.
Notes: Common outside homes in Oregon. Introduced from Europe. They become very noticeable as adults in the late summer and fall. Size can vary from the pinhead sized spiderlings to mature females that have bodies half an inch long.
Pest Status: None.
Management: None. This species is very docile, non-aggressive, and poses little to no risk to people. Bites are possible but very unlikely.