Larinioides cornutus
Orb weaving spider
Larinioides cornutus, Orb weaving spider. Web building carnivore, generally hunting at night. Found in damp areas with tall grasses. Characteristic diamond shaped marking on the abdomen.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Larinioides cornutuss, Orb weaving spider. Spider with prey on web under old Spear Thistle flower, Cirsium vulgare. West Wood, Redmire. October.
Slide 2: Larinioides cornutuss, Orb weaving spider. Spider with prey on web under old Spear Thistle flower, Cirsium vulgare. West Wood, Redmire. October.
Slide 3: Larinioides cornutuss, Orb weaving spider. Spider with prey on web under old Spear Thistle flower, Cirsium vulgare. West Wood, Redmire. October.
Slide 4: Larinioides cornutuss, Orb weaving spider. Spider with prey on web under old Spear Thistle flower, Cirsium vulgare. West Wood, Redmire. October.