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beermeplease ok. Think got two options. You can see it better, so can probably identify better:
Cat-faced Spider (Araneus gemmoides): This species is a common outdoor orb-weaver found in Canada and the USA. It is known in parts of Canada as the "Jewel Spider". Sightings have been recorded across various provinces, including British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Cross Orb-weaver (Araneus diadematus): This spider has a Holarctic distribution, extending across North America from southern Canada to Mexico, and from British Columbia to Newfoundland. It is considered one of the most common spiders in some areas of Canada, such as Ontario
Let's talk about life span now
Egg Stage:
Female cross orb spiders lay eggs in a sac, usually in late summer or early autumn. These egg sacs are often hidden in sheltered locations.
Spiderling Stage: The eggs hatch, and tiny spiderlings emerge, often overwintering in the egg sac or as newly hatched spiderlings.
Juvenile Stage: The spiderlings grow, molting several times as they increase in size.
Adult Stage: After several molts, the spiders reach maturity. Males typically mature faster than females.
Lifespan:
Males: Male cross orb spiders generally have a shorter lifespan, often dying shortly after mating, which typically occurs in late summer or early autumn.
Females: Female cross orb spiders can live longer than males, often surviving until after they have laid their egg sacs, and usually die with the onset of colder weather in late autumn or early winter.
In general, the lifespan of a cross orb spider is about one year, with the entire life cycle often completed within a single year, though some individuals, particularly females, might live slightly longer under favorable conditions
