Nuctenea umbratica
A common orb weaving spider, usually found in a retreat under bark and in cracks on fence posts. A fairly large species when adult, with the flattened abdomen making ID quite easy.
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UK distribution of Nuctenea umbratica
 

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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