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Cross Orbweaver  Araneus diadematus,European garden spider,Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Wow, Joost, you've outdone yourself with this one. Added to homepage, G+, FB, photo lists...well, everything. Posted 12 years ago

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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 Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Feb 12, 2013. Captured Oct 7, 2012 14:35 in Bestseweg, 5691 Son, The Netherlands.
  • SLT-A55V
  • f/10.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO1600
  • 90mm