Araneus angulatus Araneus angulatus Araneus angulatus is a species of orb-weaving spiders found in the Palaearctic. It resembles the European garden spider, "Araneus diadematus", but has distinctive tubercles on its abdomen. The species was first described in "Aranei Svecici" in 1757, where it was the first species described, making "Araneus angulatus" the first scientific name of an animal that is still in use. "Araneus angulatus" closely resembles the more frequently encountered European garden spider, "Araneus diadematus", but can be distinguished by the presence of angular tubercles on the abdomen. "Araneus angulatus" is found across a wide geographical range in the Palaearctic. It
Garden of the Gods life in the area and used overhangs created by the rocks for shelter. Many native peoples have reported a connection to Garden of the Gods, including Apache, Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa, Lakota, Pawnee, Shoshone, and Ute people. Multiple American Indian Nations traveled through Garden of the Gods. The Utes' oral traditions tell of their creation at the Garden of the Gods, and petroglyphs have been found in the park that are typical of early Utes. The Utes found red rocks to have a spiritual connection and camped near Manitou Springs and the creek near Rock Ledge Ranch bordering Garden of the