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Spider in his web A small spider I found while hiking. Unfortunately I do not have a direct ID of the species so hopefully someone can help but I wanted to share it. Maybe a Cucumber Spider (Araniella cucurbitina)? Araniella cucurbitina,Cucumber green spider,Geotagged,Spring,United Kingdom,arachnid,macro,spider Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Spider in his web

A small spider I found while hiking. Unfortunately I do not have a direct ID of the species so hopefully someone can help but I wanted to share it. Maybe a Cucumber Spider (Araniella cucurbitina)?

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    I think you are spot on with Araniella cucurbitina, colouring, pedipalps, eye formation, everything. Well done! Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago
    1. View TristanV's profile
      TristanV
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      Well thanks! Although I'm a little surprised I was correct hahah Posted 10 years ago

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The Cucumber Green Spider

"Araniella cucurbitina" is a spider of the Araneidae family. Females grow up to 8 mm, males only up to 5 mm. The spider is mainly found on forest clearings, where it weaves its orb-web between leaves and flowers. These webs are only about 10 cm in diameter.

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Uploaded May 4, 2015. Captured May 4, 2015 13:37 in Copsem Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10, UK.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/512s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm