Scientific Name: Araneus montereyensis

Size: See Image 6

Gender: female

These colorful orb weavers take on many colors and patterns. Note the shoulder humps.
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D459 (Img 1-3, Dana Point, Ca / 3 June 09; Img 4, Laguna Beach, Ca/26 Apr 2010; Img 5, Laguna Beach, CA 9 May 2010; Img 6, Laguna Beach, Ca, 29 July 2010)