Araneus diadematus
(Cross Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 3517

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My 5 year old found this spider outside our house in Southern Spain

Submitted by:
rafferty05
Submitted: Dec 31, 2017
Photographed: Dec 31, 2017
Spider: Araneus diadematus (Cross Orb-weaver)
Location: Spain
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Dorsal

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Britsnana1

December 31, 2017 8:09 am

Araneus diadematus: Cross Orb weaver?

Rafferty05

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Reply to Britsnana1

December 31, 2017 8:27 am

thanks for letting us know. So its not poisonous then?

Britsnana1

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December 31, 2017 8:36 am

Every spideris venomous, however most are not medically significant. This spider is not medically significant and outside your home or wherever it is will provide a great resource for decreasing pesky insects. The females stay in the web, males will leave theirs to find a mate.