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I managed not to hurt it as I brushed it off.

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[–] x4740N@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] theKalash@feddit.ch 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

That's Neoscona crucifera, similar but not a barn spider.

[–] cabbagee@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It looks like both Neoscona crucifera and Araneus cavaticus are called barn spiders, though the latter is the namesake. Thanks for the specifics, I learned something new and will update my comment :D

[–] theKalash@feddit.ch 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Thanks, too. I didn't realise Neoscona was also refered to as barn spider. I really should have known that.

I basically called you out for using the "wrong" common name, though the pictures were of the right spiders. Sorry about that.

[–] cabbagee@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

No need to apologize at all! I'm a novice spider lover so I'm constantly learning. I think Neoscona can be called a barn spider but it's not THE barn spider. Confusing but nice to know.