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Araneus quadratus Nice phat specimen, around 25mm... Arachnida,Araneae,Araneus,Araneus quadratus,Four-spot orb-weaver,Geotagged,Netherlands,nl: Viervlekwielwebspin Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Oh wow, LOVE this one. Posted 4 years ago
    1. I first saw it from the other side (her ventral side) and thought it was some big egg sac - surprise when turning it around :o) Posted 4 years ago
      1. Looks like legs are redundant, why not roll? Posted 4 years ago
        1. I'm sure that's an excellent alternative way of locomotion for this lady - not unlike some human counterparts *innocentwhistle* ;o) Posted 4 years ago
  2. She's a real beauty, lovely specimen. And a superb, clear image of her. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Ruth :o)
      Posted 4 years ago
  3. Yes, lovely, to capture an image of her in all her glory, and in her native "constructed" habitat. Homey. Posted 4 years ago

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''Araneus quadratus'', the four-spot orb-weaver, is a common orb-weaver spider found in Europe and Central Asia, and as far as the Kamchatka Peninsula and Japan.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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By Pudding4brains

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Uploaded Oct 18, 2020. Captured in Koekangerweg 9A, 7961 LZ Ruinerwold, Netherlands.