Garden spider  (Araneus diadematus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This spider is common and widespread throughout Britain and northern Europe (6). It is also found in the northern states of the USA (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Found in a very wide range of habitats, including gardens, meadows, woodland clearings and hedgerows (7).

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