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Our neighbours
At home, by windows and among garden plants: familiar encounters in Central Europe. Observation begins with space and patience.
Explore connections ↓Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
The garden spider
Araneus diadematus · A familiar neighbour with a remarkable structure.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
The zebra jumping spider
Salticus scenicus · A small visual hunter on walls and fences.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
The cellar spider in the corner
Pholcus phalangioides can also be observed in Central European buildings.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
House spiders and their funnel retreat
The Eratigena atrica species group connects familiar house spiders with difficult identification questions.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
People & spiders
Look closely. Leave space.
Getting to know spiders without destroying their world for a picture.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.