About Aculepeira ceropegia (Walckenaer, 1802)
Aculepeira ceropegia shows distinct sexual dimorphism. Adult males reach a body length of 6–8 millimetres (0.24–0.31 inches), while adult females reach 15–17 millimetres (0.59–0.67 inches). This species is easily recognizable by a unique abdominal marking shaped like an oak leaf. The spider's head is covered in grayish-brown hairs, its chelicerae are light brown, and its legs have dark, distinct rings. The abdomen is elongated and oval. This species has a Palearctic distribution and is found across most of Europe. It is a fairly common species that lives in low bushes, wet meadows, areas near streams, roadsides, and gardens, most often in sunny, windy locations. It can also be found in mountain regions at altitudes up to 3600 meters.
