The Accidental Smallholder Forum

Smallholding => Wildlife => Topic started by: Bramblecot on November 07, 2014, 01:42:47 pm

Title: What spider is this please?
Post by: Bramblecot on November 07, 2014, 01:42:47 pm

Possibly a question for Alistair?
This spider is living behind the curtain pelmet in my hall.  She is so pretty I can't dispose of her.  I do remove her web every few days but it is back up again by the morning - she must have busy nights ;D   

Can anyone tell me what she is please?

Title: Re: What spider is this please?
Post by: Bramblecot on November 07, 2014, 02:13:08 pm

Think I just answered my own question ::) .
Possibly -

Cross Spider Araneus diadematus. Also known as European garden spider, Diadem spider, or Cross Orbweaver Family Araneidae (Orb Weavers)

Very pretty but also a common garden spider.  I think she may have to go and live outside now ;D