Garden Spider

The garden spider, known for its intricate orb-shaped webs, is a common sight in gardens across Europe and North America. Its back often shows a distinctive cross-shaped pattern, earning it nicknames like 'cross spider' or 'orbweaver.' These spiders thrive in places where they can weave their sticky traps between plants or structures.

• Its web can span up to 60 cm (24 inches) wide.
• The spider's abdomen has a pale cross-like marking.
• Originally from Europe, it now lives in North America too.