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| A common orb web spider, Araneus quadratus is especially common on low vegetation on Budby South Forest.There are numerous colour forms, with females occasionally showing a deep brown, through to pink colour. These seem to be found on the ripened seed heads of Dock (Rumex) whilst the pale coloured females, predominate on heather and grasses. | ||
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| Similar species Two other common Araneus species can lead to confusion with the identification of Araneus quadratus. | ||
| Araneus diadematus | Araneus marmoreus | |
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| UK distribution of Araneus
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 The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares. Updated September 2011 |
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