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There's a Moth thread and one for Insects, so I thought maybe one for our Arachnid friends. If there's already a live thread out there, my apologies...
I have plenty of these spiders in the garden, mainly in the hedges. Cross Spider I believe. It wasn't too happy with the camera!
Unicum arbustum haud alit duos erithacos
(One bush does not shelter two Robins)
Zenodotus (3rd Century B.C.)
This one was in the house, what else do you do on day after day of wet weather!
Best wishes
Hazel in Southwest France
He/she just has to jump not crawl?!!!!! Great shot Hazel.
Lot to learn
Has taken me 'til now to pluck up courage to open this post ... now I know why! Was it very big H? Shiver, shiver!!
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Ooo-er, I wouldn't like to meet her on a dark night. What species is she - do you know? Great close-up photo.
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Its a type of jumping Spider TJ, probably Icius subinermis but could be a close relative. It's only 5mm so not too scary. I've been practising with my magnifier lens (Raynox) on the old Tamron 18-200 zoom lens & pleased with the results.
I'll look out a few others taken this year, our house is full of them!
This is another Icius subinermis, they are very variable
& another jumping Spider Pseudeuophrys erratica
This one was about 4mm & may be Theridion melanurum but also has close relatives
& another of same species, they were both found in the corner bteween walls or wall & ceiling, a typical spot for this species apparantly
Shakey legs Spider, my name for Pholcus phalangioides
Then old blue eyes which was medium sized, Philodromus sp , photo taken with the old macro + raynox
This one hung around the sink area & can give a nasty bit, about 10mm front to back, Cheiracanthium mildei, again it may be a close relative
& a Zygiella sp possibly atrica
& finally Mangora acalypha
I've now sacked the cleaning lady! LOL
Hazel C said:I've now sacked the cleaning lady! LOL
That will be you then. LOL
They are amazing creatures but I would not be keen on sharing my house (or bed) with them.
Don't let Wendy see this latest post or she'll have a nervous breakdown.
Aaaarrrrggghhhh! Strategically placed conkers might help!
Unknown said: I've now sacked the cleaning lady! LOL That will be you then. LOL [/quote] Yes, any excuse not to do it! Best wishes Hazel in Southwest France
[/quote] Yes, any excuse not to do it!
Wendy I don't really mind a spider or two but that last post even spooked me!!!!! Going to find the tape measure now to see these mm as I still think in inches.
PS Hazel I knew that first one was a jumping spider!!!