Cross Orbweaver (Araneus Diadematus) waiting in the center of its web

This Cross Orbweaver is waiting for prey in the center of it's web. You can clearly see his legs are holding firm all the wires to sense for vibration.

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The Cross Orbweaver

The spider species "Araneus diadematus" is commonly called the European garden spider, diadem spider, orangie, cross spider and crowned orb weaver. It is sometimes called the pumpkin spider, although this name is also used for a different species, "Araneus marmoreus". It is an orb-weaver spider found in Europe and North America.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Ferdy Christant