Scientific name: Araneus diadematus
differently an orb weaver.
looks very similar to the cross spider
Found in Western Washington State
what do you think ?
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f212/riftreaper/Picture004-1.jpg
I'll try to get a picture of the eyes and post it later.
2007-09-14 05:00:06 · 5 answers · asked by Matthew K 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
sorry, the image place i used shrunk the picture, heres the picture in all its detail.
http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture004dq8.jpg
2007-09-14 05:03:25 · update #1
sorry, the image place i used shrunk the picture, heres the picture in all its detail.
http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture004dq8.jpg
2007-09-14 05:03:26 · update #2
picture of eyes.
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture007ys9.jpg
2007-09-14 05:35:08 · update #3
can you tell if it is male or female ?
2007-09-14 06:19:10 · update #4
Only problem with that is the genus Neoscona is not found around Washington State.
2007-09-17 11:37:56 · update #5
Yes, it looks like Araneus diadematus to me.
It's certainly Araneus, and the pattern on the back and other markings are consistent with A. diadematus.
2007-09-14 06:10:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't really look like Araneus diadematus, though it
is an orb-weaver. Ir is probably some species of the genus
Neoscona, rather than an Araneus.
2007-09-17 08:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got and get that reaction. I had a Bulldog (English), before my current dog, and actually had people cross to the other side of the street while walking her. I even had one lady ask why I bought a baby killer, when I had 2 children and a small baby. I told that lady off. My Bulldog (Lacy) was the sweetest soul, and there is no way she would hurt my kids. She was very protective of them, and I am sure she saved my daughter one day. A guy came up to our fence and was trying to talk my 7 yr old girl into coming up to the fence. Lacy got between them and started barking. She would not let him in the gate, or let my daughter get to the gate. I went to the door to see what was going on and the man bolted. Lacy got a nice treat that day. I also get this reaction with my Boxer. I am used to it by this point, and though it angers me, I try to educate people. I tell them that my dog is sweet and gentle, just because she is big does not mean she is bad. I let my kids pet dogs that we see out walking, but the rule is they must stay out of the dogs reach till they ask the owner if it is ok? If the owner says Yes I have no problem with my kids petting any dog, but I am always right next to them. I do not want my kids to grow up afraid of animals, especially since my oldest boy wants to be an animal conservationist. Add I guess my dog (boxer) maybe scary looking, but I can not see how with those big droppy ears, and those sweet puppy eyes. I just see the big softy I know she is.
2016-05-19 04:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by verdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn you haysoos! I'll beat you to one one of these days. Anyway, go with is answer. He got it. >.<
It's either a araneus diadematus or extremely closely related.
2007-09-14 09:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could well be diadematus; it's been a while since I knew the rather confusing mass of Araneids well. Great photos, by the way. Looks like a female to me, but not too fat yet; maybe got an instar to go, or maybe just hasn't been chowing down as well as she ought to.
2007-09-14 07:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by John R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋