Garden spider - Araneus diadematus with hoverfly prey wrapped in silk at the top of the web. The markings of the spider can clearly be seen

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A patient predator and web-spinning extraordinaire. Garden spiders are a common sight across the UK, devouring the flying insects that fall victim to their webs.

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Size: 2736px × 3520px
Location: East Yorkshire - England
Photo credit: © EB Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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