Spiders to be found in and around Torphins Wood, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Torphins is a village in upper Deeside, Aberdeenshire Scotland. There is nothing particularly special about the wood, it is a mixed species coniferous/deciduous wood, so things found there can probably be found in many other Scottish, British or even European woods. For more information on Torphins itself and the human population there go to Torphins.org.

Araneus diadematus, the diadem spider, cross spider, garden spider. Can be seen year round usually on or very near its orb web which is usually made between branches of vegetation. This is a heavily pregnant female. More about Araneus diadematus

Araneus quadradus Found in tall grass, heather and bushes. Female body length is 9 - 15 mm, male is 6 - 8 mm. More about Araneus quadratus

Nuctenea umbratica

A nocturnal spider that spends the day under bark, in dark crevices and in folded up garden furniture. At night it emerges and spins a web to catch moths.

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