Angular Orbweb Spiders

Identify It >   Spiders Section >   Angular Orbweb Spiders >

Scientific name:  Araneus angulatus

Size:  Up to 19mm

Distribution:  Rare.  Found in coastal counties in southern England

Months seen:  All year round

Habitat:  Found on bushes and trees - often in woodland

Food:  Small invertebrates

Special features:  Angular Orbweb Spiders have a dark brown carapace which is covered with grey-white hair.  The abdomen has an oak leaf pattern on the top, but the most distinctive features are the two horn-like projections which are called 'tubercles'.  The legs are pale brown with darker bands.

Related Pages

• Is This a Deadly Spider?
• Spider Identification
• Identify other wildlife
• What's Out Now?