Category Spiders

The Eurasian garden spider (Araneus diadematus) is between 5mm (0.20in) and 20mm (0.79in) in size, with the male being slightly smaller than the female. They grow into this adult size over their one to two-year lifespan. How big is a…

The Eurasian garden spider (Araneus diadematus) isn’t dangerous to humans. Although it does carry venom, this does not affect humans, and these spiders rarely bite. If you are bitten, this will result in a small raised lump similar to other…

The Eurasian garden spider (Araneus diadematus) generally lives for one to two years. In warmer climates, they can complete their full lifecycle in one year, whereas it often takes two years in the UK. The garden spider The Eurasian garden…