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Cross Spider The coloring for this species is highly variable and can range from extremely light yellow to very dark grey, but all A. diadematus have mottled white markings across the dorsal surface of their abdomen, with four or more segments forming a cross. Araneus diadematus,Cross Spider,European garden spider,Geotagged,Summer,United States,spider Click/tap to enlarge

Cross Spider

The coloring for this species is highly variable and can range from extremely light yellow to very dark grey, but all A. diadematus have mottled white markings across the dorsal surface of their abdomen, with four or more segments forming a cross.

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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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Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 13, 2018. Captured Sep 2, 2014 11:03 in Appalachian Trail, Virginia, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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