Metellina segmentata
An abundant orb weaver, of all sites and including urban gardens, where the web is found amongst low vegetation. These females were photographed at Sherwood Forest CP and Sherwood Heath in September 2009 and illustrate the range in abdominal colouration/markings, which are exhibited by this spider.
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UK distribution of Metellina segmentata
 

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Updated September 2011

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