Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which spider is this ?
Posted by Volkmar on 08-08-2025 20:32
#1
Good evening,
can someone please tell me what species of spider this is?
Kind regards, Volkmar
Data: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, D-59821 Arnsberg, 235 m, August 6, 2025.
Posted by Volkmar on 08-08-2025 20:35
#2
Egg cocoon
Posted by Juergen Peters on 08-08-2025 21:11
#3
Female
Steatoda triangulosa (Theridiidae).
Posted by Volkmar on 09-08-2025 15:05
#4
Thank you for your help in identifying the female spider. :)
Best regards,
Volkmar
Posted by WkarenBbrewW on 24-10-2025 22:17
#5
Volkmar wrote:
Good evening,
can someone please tell me what species of spider this is?
Kind regards, Volkmar
Data: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, D-59821 Arnsberg, 235 m, August 6, 2025.
Hi Volkmar,
From the photo and location, this looks like a male Araneus diadematus, the common European garden spider. The pattern on the abdomen is a good clue.
Hope that helps!
Posted by Juergen Peters on 25-10-2025 01:29
#6
WkarenBbrewW wrote:
From the photo and location, this looks like a male Araneus diadematus, the common European garden spider. The pattern on the abdomen is a good clue.
No, it's definitely
Steatoda triangulosa.