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Title: Spider ID please
Post by: Georgie on April 20, 2009, 17:47:59

I saw this gorgeous spider sunning itself on an Allium leaf today. I'd say the abdomen was about 2cm long if this helps. I've never seen one quite like it before. Any idea what it is please?

G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Garden%20April%2009/P4200021.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Garden%20April%2009/P4200026.jpg)

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: redimp on April 20, 2009, 19:48:15

Looks like a grass spider to me. :)

Nope they are too small - just read your size

Could be a nursery web spider.

Have a look here: http://greatbritishspiders.tripod.com/index.html

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: Georgie on April 20, 2009, 21:03:01

Hmmm thanks. So many aren't there? I think it might be a nursery web spider but I'm not entirely certain. If I don't get any other suggestions I'll post a picture on my blog so that people can see it in close up which I can't do here.

G x

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: Baaaaaaaa on April 20, 2009, 23:10:09

I found this one in my e-mail a few months ago - Don't know what type it is either. ;D

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Lamkida/Spider.jpg)

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: Georgie on April 21, 2009, 19:49:33

LOL ;D

G x

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: GRACELAND on April 21, 2009, 19:52:45

:o

i think its horrid and scary to put shocking pictures on here like that should not be allowed

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: wetandcold on April 21, 2009, 20:10:55

Quote from: Baaaaaaaa on April 20, 2009, 23:10:09
I found this one in my e-mail a few months ago - Don't know what type it is either. ;D

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s62/Lamkida/Spider.jpg)

Baaaaaaaa, can you tell us the size of it? It'll help confirm the ID but I am pretty sure it is Gigantus Smilus Electronicus, but I could be wrong.

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: Baaaaaaaa on April 22, 2009, 02:33:32

It could be.

All I know is its one of those rare seven legged species.

So rare infact that a few months ago someone tried to sell one for $233.95

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,50323.0.html

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: gardentg44 on April 22, 2009, 07:41:08

Quote from: Georgie on April 20, 2009, 17:47:59
[I saw this gorgeous spider sunning itself on an Allium leaf today. I'd say the abdomen was about 2cm long if this helps. I've never seen one quite like it before. Any idea what it is please?]

G x

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Garden%20April%2009/P4200021.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/georgie_girl15/Garden%20April%2009/P4200026.jpg)

Looks like funnelweb to me .

bin to oz lately ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: Georgie on April 22, 2009, 20:03:52

LOL I'm so glad this thread is bringing the wags out. ;D ;D ;D

I'd still love to know what it really is though if anyone can help.

G x

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: redimp on April 22, 2009, 22:11:17

Did not know this lot post on here:
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/06_01/WAGS0406_468x283.jpg)
;D
Which ones Baaaaaaaa?

Title: Re: Spider ID please
Post by: Baaaaaaaa on April 23, 2009, 01:52:42

The one in the back of the police car. Got done for stalking :(

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