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Cross Spider - Diadem Spider - European Garden Spider

Araneus Diadematus

Photo by Irene Fornari
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'Araneus Diadematus', the European Garden Spider, Cross Spider or Diadem Spider, is one of the most common orb weavers living in Europe and North America. Their color varies a lot, ranging from yellow, to grey, to brown. These spiders present distinctive white markings on their abdomen, usually five or more dots resembling the form of a cross.

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PublishedOctober 14, 2013

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