C.Rayz's photos with the keyword: Araneus diadematus

Garden Spiderlings

Garden Spiderlings Araneus diadematus

European Garden Spider

Orb Weaver Spiders Mating Ritual

Garden Spiders Mating Ritual

Cross Spider Pair

02 Sep 2012 126
I've never seen this behavior before, no web nearby just these two sitting quite nicely together on a leaf. Neither one moving, this is usually a dangerous event for a male and I've only ever seen them peck at her, then clear off quick styles before they get eaten. Maybe this species is different.

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