Family: Araneidae

Scientific Name: Araneus detrimentosus

Size: See Image 1

Gender: female

I often see this little orb weaver in patches of prickly pear. They hunker down at the base of the spines while at rest. I did, however, find one at the junction of my gutter and downspout.

D1023 (Laguna Beach, Ca / 8 May 17)