Colour and markings very variable.
Female 5 to 11.5 mm.
Abdomen yellow-brown, brown or grey with a dark leaf-like pattern. This pattern is not always clearly visible.
Carapace yellow-brown, brown or gray with a broad light median band.
Legs and palps light-dark annulated.
Male 4 to 6.5 mm.
Markings and colours almost identical to the female.
HABITAT
Mainly in citrus trees. In addition, also in other trees and shrubs in warm, dry areas.
DISTRIBUTION
Common in the Mediterranean area. From https://www.arachnophoto.com/en/araneidae-2/neoscona-subfusca/#Description
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| Photo M. Hadjiconstantis (male) |
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