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European Garden Spider

Araneus diadematus

Photo by R.Garcia
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Field Notes

Description:

The European Garden Spider, also known as Cross Spider or Diadem Spider is a common orb-weaver spider (Family Araneidae) found in Europe and parts of North America.

Notes:

This specimen is a female because of the large opisthosoma/abdomen.

Reference Links:

Garden Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus) - Information on Garden Cross Spider, European garden spider

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