Spiders, Araneus Quadratus, 28092020, 01 f

            Araneus Quadratus,
 
Araneus Quadratus, Has four spots in a squarish pattern on its abdomen, This species spins wed low down on heathland shrubs,

Ord Wed Spiders, The most distinctive feature of these spiders is their vertical and circular weds, which have a central hub with radiating lines and spirals of sticky and non-sticky silk, The structre of the wed is often species specific, The spider usually sits t the hub of the wed, awaiting the arrival of prey, These species often have very large, egg-shaped abdomens, which can be brightly coloured and patterned with all manner of bands, spots, and irregular markings, There are eight eyes, the middle four often forming a square, with two pairs further out towards the side of the head, The legs of most ord wed spiders have numerous bristles and spines,
Occur in a wide variety of   habitats, from heathland to woodland and gardens to meadows,
Ord wed designs differ beween species, The spider usually sits at the hub of the wed, although some hide close by, to wait for prey,

Order,- Araneae.
Family,- Araneidae.
Species in Family,- 4,000
Size,- 3-16mm.
Feeding,- Immatures and adults: predatory.
Impact,- Beneficial and harmless. although some larger species may bite in defence.
   

Taken on: September 28, 2020

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Spider - Orb Wed Spider

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Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, f/8.0, 1/400 sec, 560mm, ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.003 sec (1/400)
Focal Length:	560mm
ISO:	1250
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
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