(Misumena vatia) Notes: They are called crab spiders because of their unusual ability to walk sideways as well as forwards and backwards. Distribution: Crab spiders can be found all over the world. The goldenrod crab is found only in North America and Europe. Camera: iPhone 16 ProMax Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA
Araneus diadematus is commonly called the European garden spider, cross orbweaver, diadem spider, orangie, cross spider, and crowned orb weaver. It is sometimes called the pumpkin spider, although this name is also used for a different species, Araneus marmoreus. It is an orb-weaver spider found in Europe, where it is native, and
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