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European garden spider  Araneus diadematus Click/tap to enlarge

European garden spider

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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 Barry
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Uploaded Apr 17, 2012. Captured Sep 30, 2011 17:05.
  • Canon EOS 500D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 250mm