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Cross Orbweaver Spider

Araneus diadematus

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

I spotted this tiny spider in a web in my sago palm pot. It was only about 3-4mm long.

Habitat:

Urban back yard potted palm plant.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, European garden spider

Species ID Suggestions

European Garden Spider

Araneus diadematus

Reference Link
Dan Doucette
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Comments (1)
misako
Thank you for the ID dandoucette!

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Backyard Habitats of the World

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PublishedSeptember 5, 2011

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