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
Araneus quadratus wooded areas, or wherever there is vegetation to string an orb web across. This species builds its web close to the ground to catch jumping insects such as small grasshoppers. The female builds the more elaborate web, complete with a funnel-shaped retreat off to the side where she goes during inclement weather. The web is smaller and closer to the ground than those of other species of orb-weaver. Adult females can actively change their color. It takes about three days to take on colors that accurately match their resting surface. Araneus quadratus Araneus quadratus, the four-spot orb-weaver, is a common