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Cross Spider

Araneus diadematus

Description:

Individual spiders' colorings can range from extremely light yellow to very dark grey, but all A. diadematus have mottled white markings across the dorsal abdomen, with four or more segments forming a cross.

Habitat:

Found throughout Europe and across North America

Notes:

Thanks for the ID James.

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European Cross Spider
Araneus diadematus Araneus diadematus (European garden spider) (Cross spider)


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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Sep 2, 2014
Submitted on Sep 5, 2014

Spotted for Mission

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