European Garden Spider
Taken at Bellshill on 12th July 2025 using Samsung Galaxy A25
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Taken at Baron's Haugh on 22nd September 2015 using Nikon D5200-18-55 mm lens with Raynox DCR-250 Macro Attachment
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European Garden Spider.
Species:
Order:
Family
Local Names: 		Araneus diadematus.
Araneae.
Araneidae.
Description:

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White Cross shape on abdomen.
Abdomen colour variable from Brown to yellow
Flying insects.
Female: 13 mm. Male: 8 mm.
Hedgerows, woodlands and gardens.
June - October.
Orb.