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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.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 8, 2014. Captured Aug 23, 2014 12:51 in Beemdstraat 10, 5384 LB Heesch, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.2
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm