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Walnut Orb Weaver - Nuctenea umbratica

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Walnut Orb Weaver Walnut Orb Weaver - Nuctenea umbratica dylan Folly Farm 23 Aug 2023, 7:35 p.m. 23 Aug 2023, 10:10 a.m.
Walnut Orb Weaver Walnut Orb Weaver - Nuctenea umbratica dylan Folly Farm 23 Aug 2023, 7:35 p.m. 23 Aug 2023, 10:09 a.m.
Walnut Orb Weaver Walnut Orb Weaver - Nuctenea umbratica dylan Folly Farm 23 Aug 2023, 7:35 p.m. 23 Aug 2023, 10:10 a.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK though mainly in the Southern half. Habitat includes: gardens, allotments, parks, woodland, scrub, wasteland, cemeteries, hedgerows. Other names include: Toad Spider. Length Females= up to 15mm, males up to 11mm.

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