JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Cross orbweaver (Araneus diadematus) Dutch name: Kruisspin Araneus diadematus,Geotagged,The Netherlands,cross orbweaver Click/tap to enlarge

Cross orbweaver (Araneus diadematus)

Dutch name: Kruisspin

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

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 Joost Thissen
View Joost Thissen's profile

By Joost Thissen

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
Uploaded Sep 6, 2012. Captured Sep 1, 2012 14:54 in Buddy Boldenlaan 61, 5629 Woensel-Noord, The Netherlands.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/11.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO320
  • 90mm