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Volkmar
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 Good evening,

can someone please tell me what species of spider this is?

Kind regards, Volkmar

Data: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, D-59821 Arnsberg, 235 m, August 6, 2025.
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 Female Steatoda triangulosa (Theridiidae).
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 Thank you for your help in identifying the female spider. Smile
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Volkmar wrote:
Good evening,

can someone please tell me what species of spider this is?

Kind regards, Volkmar

Data: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, D-59821 Arnsberg, 235 m, August 6, 2025.



Hi Volkmar,

From the photo and location, this looks like a male Araneus diadematus, the common European garden spider. The pattern on the abdomen is a good clue.

Hope that helps!
 
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WkarenBbrewW wrote:
From the photo and location, this looks like a male Araneus diadematus, the common European garden spider. The pattern on the abdomen is a good clue.

No, it's definitely Steatoda triangulosa.
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