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Araneus quadratus Female Araneus quadratus with a yellow abdomen. (Found: Nyköping Sörmland Sweden. 2006 ) Female Araneus quadratus. The abdomen is full with eggs. Notice the different colour to the first photo. (Found: Nyköping Sörmland Sweden. 2006 ) A young specimen of the Araneus quadratus. (Found: Nyköping Sörmland Sweden. 2006 ) Female Araneus quadratus facing the camera. (Found: Nyköping Sörmland Sweden. 2006 ) Female Araneus quadratus. (Found: Nyköping Sörmland Sweden. 2006 )

Facts: Family: Araneidae Scientific name: Araneus quadratus Common name: Four-spot orb weaver The Four-spot orb weaver, Araneus quadratus, gets its name from the markings on its abdomen. Four dark dots surrounded by white. The main colour of the abdomen can be almost any colour.

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