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European Garden Spider, "Cross Spider"

Araneus diadematus

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40.1901, -76.1211

Field Notes

Description:

Brown-and-black body, size: about 1 1/2 inches

Habitat:

PA Woodland

Notes:

Apology for poor picture quality; taken at night.

Reference Links:

Garden Cross Spider - Araneus diadematus - Overview, European garden spider

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Chris Fletcher
Did not get to see the other side. It was under a building. I did some looking online, though- you're right.
RonaldOrosz
Does it have a cross on the top side? I have a Cross Spider that lives on my front porch that looks similar to your spotting.

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PublishedAugust 18, 2013

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