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Cross Orbweaver
Araneus diadematus
42.9634, -85.6681
Field Notes
Description:
Spotted preying on a Cabbage White butterfly that was trapped by the spider's web.
The Cross Orb-weaver was introduced in the U.S. from Northern Europe & is also known as the European garden spider.
They generally prey on larger flying insects such as butterflies, wasps & flies.
Habitat:
Gardens, fields and forests.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 17, 2011
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