Cross Orbweaver vs Forest Dormouse

Araneus diadematus compared with Dryomys nitedula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cross Orbweaver	Forest Dormouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arachnida (Arachnids)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Araneae (Araneae)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Araneidae	Gliridae
Genus	Araneus	Dryomys
Species	Araneus diadematus	Dryomys nitedula

Evolutionary Relationship

Cross Orbweaver and Forest Dormouse share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Cross Orbweaver

LC — Least Concern

Forest Dormouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cross Orbweaver	Forest Dormouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cross Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Forest Dormouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.