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Araneus diadematus Clerck, 1757
European Garden Spider

A common orb-weaver spider similar in appearance to the Four Spot Orb-weaver, the European Garden Spider can be distinguished by the cross shaped mark on the abdomen. The bright yellow young balls consisting of hundreds of spiderlings are a regular occurrence during the summer.

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