Cross spiders become common in houses and gardens as autumn approaches.
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Why is it called a Cross Spider?
I went looking for pictures of the top side and yes, I agree it is there, but not well defined. ~ Thanks! Lynda
The markings across the back / upper side look a bit like a cross (not a huge lot in my opinion). This picture is of the under side.
The cross is more convincing seeing one hanging on its web live and without magnification.
The females are more noticable because they are larger. They hang down in the centre of their webs looking like they are dozing but always ready to pounce on an insect which gets captured.