Gibbaranea gibbosa
Gibbaranea gibbosa is a species of orb-weaver spider in the genus Gibbaranea.
Description
Females of the species can be up to 7mm long. Both sexes have brown and green markings and tubercles on their abdomens.Range
It is present throughout Europe, the Caucasus, and parts of the Middle East and North Africa.Habitat
It can be found on trees and bushes in woodland and hedgerows, and can be difficult to spot hidden amongst the leaves. It favours evergreen shrubs.Taxonomy
Gibbaranea gibbosa contains the following subspecies:Gibbaranea gibbosa gibbosa- ''Gibbaranea gibbosa confinis''