The bordered orbweaver is a small orb-weaving spider with a row of black-edged markings down its abdomen. It is widespread in Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia, including Korea and Japan, but it does not live in the US.
Appearance
- Appearance
- Females are about 1/4–3/8 in (5.5–10 mm) long, not counting legs; males are noticeably smaller. The abdomen ranges from yellowish to brown or reddish, with a series of pale triangles edged in black.
Where it lives
- Range
- Found across Europe and into East Asia, including Russia, China, Korea, and Japan, and also in North Africa. It is not known from North America.
Behavior
- Activity
- It builds an orb web that can be tilted anywhere from upright to flat.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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