Nuctenea umbratica
(Walnut Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 94325

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This is a photograph of the belly. It measured about 2cm across.

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chellie
Submitted: Nov 1, 2019
Photographed: Oct 31, 2019
Spider: Nuctenea umbratica (Walnut Orb-weaver)
Location: Canterbury, United Kingdom
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes: Ventral

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Chellie

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November 1, 2019 1:54 am

Can anyone identify this spider?

BugmanDan

November 1, 2019 3:45 am

Certainly a female orb weaver, araneidae family. What I make of the ventral pattern, maybe Araneus genus.
All such spiders are quite harmless and beneficial.

Chellie

Photo Owner

Reply to BugmanDan

November 1, 2019 4:17 am

Thanks that’s good to know.

ItsyBitsy

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November 14, 2019 8:26 am

Walnut Spider, Nuctenea umbratica.

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Nuctenea umbratica (Walnut Orb-weaver)

Picture ID 94325

Comments & ID Thoughts

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(Walnut Orb-weaver)