Many orb weavers, such as Araneus diadematus (commonly called the European garden spider), have intricate patterns on their backs, which can range from white spots to bold stripes. While orb ...

Found all over the UK and Europe, as well as North America, the European Garden Spider has many names, including Diadem Spider, Orangie, Cross Spider, Crowned Orb Weaver and the Pumpkin Spider.

Araneus diadematus, the European garden spider. The bodies of females can be up to 20mm long. Their colour ranges from dark grey to light yellow and orange, but all have large white dots forming a ...

Many orb weavers, such as Araneus diadematus (commonly called the European garden spider), have intricate patterns on their backs, which can range from white spots to bold stripes. While orb weavers ...