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Cross Spider

Araneus diadematus

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Individual spiders' colorings can range from extremely light yellow to very dark grey, but all A. diadematus have mottled white markings across the dorsal abdomen, with four or more segments forming a cross.

Habitat:

Found throughout Europe and across North America

Notes:

Thanks for the ID James.

Reference Links:

Araneus diadematus

Species ID Suggestions

European Cross Spider

Araneus diadematus

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James McNair
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