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Cross Orbweaver Spider

Araneus diadematus

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this large spider while I was walking in Aquatic Park, Berkeley, CA. It was almost 2 inches from the tip of the top legs to the tip of the bottom legs.

Habitat:

Aquatic Park, Berkeley, CA.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, European garden spider

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2011

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