Dominating this picture, a giant orb-weaving spider, (Mongolarachne jurassica) having spun a web amongst the Ginko baiera twigs, has just caught a giant cicada (Palaeontinodes reshuitangensis).

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It is the largest orb-weaver in Britain, with the females often growing up to 2cm (body length). The wasp spider is commonly spotted in gardens across southern England. It is commonly found in ...

A small spider with pale body and legs and silver-grey markings on the abdomen. It is usually found around the outside of houses and gardens, and is particularly common around windows. Because of ...