in summer
Araneus uyemurai (Araneidae) [Japanese name : yama oni-gumo]
It's a large
spider found on a mountain paths.
The spider weaves an orb web on trees.
The length is 17-20 mm.
It is found on the four main islands of Japan - namely, Hokkaido, Honshu,
Shikoku, and Kyushu.
