21,755 observationsNNA
Grey Cross Spider
Larinioides sclopetarius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Araneae βΊFamily: Araneidae βΊGenus: Larinioides
About
Larinioides sclopetarius, commonly called bridge spider or gray cross spider, is a relatively large orb-weaver spider with holarctic distribution that is often found on bridges, especially near light and over water. The species tends to live on steel objects and is seldom seen on vegetation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Grey Cross Spider is Larinioides sclopetarius.
- Grey Cross Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Grey Cross Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Grey Cross Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Grey Cross Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
- Grey Cross Spider belongs to the family Araneidae.
- Grey Cross Spider belongs to the genus Larinioides.