Which spider is this?

Asker: vevi, age 64

Answer

Hello,

This is the flat orb-web spider (Nuctenea umbratica) a representative of the Araneidae (the true orb-web spiders).

You can read about this species on the website of ARABEL, the Belgian Arachnological Society whose link has been added here.

Kind regards,

rudy.

Arachnology Zoology Biodiversity

Royal Museum for Central Africa
Leuvensesteenweg 13 3080Tervuren
http://www.africamuseum.be