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Araneus diadematus? Not 100% sure of this identification, as this speciment is significantly larger than similar spiders in the area. Araneus diadematus,Heesch,Maashorst,Macro Click/tap to enlarge

Araneus diadematus?

Not 100% sure of this identification, as this speciment is significantly larger than similar spiders in the area.

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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 Aug 18, 2012. Captured Aug 18, 2012 10:45.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/7.1
  • 1/60s
  • ISO125
  • 105mm

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