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The European garden spider (Araneus diadematus), also known as the cross orbweaver, is a common arachnid native to Europe and introduced to North America. It is easily identified by a series of small, white, yellowish, or light brown spots on its dorsal abdomen that form a distinct cross-shaped patt...

The Shamrock Orbweaver (Araneus trifolium) is a spider species found throughout North America, particularly common in late summer and fall. Females typically build vertical orb webs between shrubs and tall vegetation in meadows, gardens, and forest edges. The spider is recognized by the variable col...

The cat-faced spider, Araneus gemmoides, is an orb-weaver native to North America and commonly encountered in the western part of the continent. Its rounded abdomen bears two prominent projections that can resemble cat ears, while variable markings sometimes suggest a face. Like other orb-weavers, i...

The four-spot orbweaver, Araneus quadratus, is a large orb-weaving spider found across much of Europe, especially in open grassland, meadows, and heathland. Its abdomen can vary substantially in color and size, but it commonly bears four dark spots that give the species its English name. Like other...