#nuctenea

[razehider]

with how often walnut orbweavers (Nuctenea umbratica) take advantage of their flat bodies to fit into a hiding spot, it can ironically be difficult to show said flatness in a photo. this one was actually hanging out on some grass out in the open, although she still only allowed me a quick look before getting spooked and making a break for it

(July 9th, 2025)

[andrenaflavipes]

Small little observation from the time i was trying to work post covid infection (and couldn't go for any of my walks anymore, sadly) - a walnut orb-weaver at the bike parking by the train station.

(Nuctenea umbratica)

15.vii.2024

[razehider]

although they're even less plump than your average male orbweaver due to the species' general flatness, male walnut orbweavers (Nuctenea umbratica) boast an impressive legspan that makes them look colossal, and all jokes about how pathetic male spiders are momentarily fall apart. kinda like how he'd fall apart if he annoyed a female. sorry that didn't last long

(June 12th, 2025)

[georgeofdagungle-blog]

Walnut orb weaver (Nuctenea umbratica)