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Spiders - The Garden Spider

First seen on Monday 26th July 2021 at Druridge Pools

Very common in gardens, hence its name. The Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) is also know as the Cross Spider or Diadem Spider, due to the white cross on its abdomen. Nettles and Brambles are good places to see spiders. The Garden Spider is a member of the Araneidae family of Orbweb Spiders.