Cross Orbweaver Spider (Araneus diadematus) | Project Noah

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Photo by misako

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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this large spider eating a bee in my veggie garden. You can see the white cross pattern on the back of the spider which distinguishes this species.

Habitat:

Urban veggie garden.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, European garden spider

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Nicely done. Also known as cross orb weaver spider. Have some pics up on them, but catching the bee is priceless!

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