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European garden spider with a supersized web One of the largest webs I have seen for a European Garden spider. Found in an undisturbed open area in the woods, which may explain it. Shot against the light with a tripod. Araneus diadematus,Europe,European garden spider,Heeswijk,Macro,Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

European garden spider with a supersized web

One of the largest webs I have seen for a European Garden spider. Found in an undisturbed open area in the woods, which may explain it. Shot against the light with a tripod.

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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
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 24, 2014. Captured Sep 13, 2014 14:19.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/11.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm