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
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Uploaded Jan 3, 2015. Captured Sep 28, 2014 10:45 in The Street, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN16 1JD, UK.
