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Cross spider

Araneus diadematus

Photo by nelchee
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Field Notes

Description:

Locally known as "cross spider", also called European garden spider, diadem spider, cross spider, or crowned orb weaver.
The cross markings are very feint on this one. I assume it's a female due to size (20mm body length, around 40mm with legs).

Habitat:

Garden

Reference Links:

Araneus diadematus

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International Spider Survey

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PublishedSeptember 19, 2015

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