Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which spider is this ?

Posted by Volkmar on 08-08-2025 20:32
#1

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.

Posted by Volkmar on 08-08-2025 20:35
#2

Egg cocoon

Posted by Juergen Peters on 08-08-2025 21:11
#3

Female Steatoda triangulosa (Theridiidae).

Posted by Volkmar on 09-08-2025 15:05
#4

Thank you for your help in identifying the female spider. :)
Best regards,
Volkmar

Posted by WkarenBbrewW on 24-10-2025 22:17
#5

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!

Posted by Juergen Peters on 25-10-2025 01:29
#6

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.