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Araneus Diadematus. The white cross marking on the abdomen of the cross spider became its name and main identifier. Originally from Europe, it was transported to North America and has settled in nicely given the similar climates of both continents. Unlike other non-native species, this exotic addition is not a pest. It is not harmful to humans either. It is a good worker in the garden and helps control real pests from destroying plants. Like most members of the Orbweaver family, the Cross Spider sits in the center of it'd Web with its head down. If it feels threatened or in danger, it may first use its legs to violently shake and shimmy it's web to startle the threat in hopes of causing it to leave. If that does not happen, the spider will drop to the ground and return to its web's center when it feels safe again. This spider creates a new web everyday.