Araneus diadematus
Also known as European garden spider, Cross Orbweaver
species of arachnid
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The araneus diadematus, commonly known as the garden spider, is a type of arachnid found in many parts of the world that is known for building distinctive orb-shaped webs. This species is considered important to ecosystems because it helps control insect populations by hunting prey caught in its webs.
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Species
Araneus diadematus
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassArachnida
- OrderAraneae
- FamilyAraneidae
via GBIF
Wikidata facts
- Image
- Araneus diadematus MHNT Femelle Fronton.jpg
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The spider species Araneus diadematus is commonly called the European garden spider, cross orbweaver, 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, where it is native, and North America, where it was introduced.
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