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In reply to TeeJay:
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!
Best wishes
Hazel in the Gironde estuary, France
In reply to Noisette:
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.
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Aaaarrrrggghhhh! Strategically placed conkers might help!
2013 photos & vids here
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TeeJay 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 the Gironde estuary, 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!!!
Lot to learn
In reply to gaynorsl:
I've been hoping to find one of these.
A Nursery Web Spider (Pisaura Mirabilis) which, for me, is one of the best looking UK spiders. I thought I scared it off when I tried to get closer, then realised there were 3 all on different leaves within a couple of feet. This one is a little darker.
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In reply to Nigel O:
They bite you know Nige!! Had one in my moth trap last week, got plenty in my garden, they make me jump!!
In reply to WendyBartter:
Thanks for the reminder, one of my jumping spiders that live in the kitchen got a nice meal the other day
He was also very lucky when he jumped on the gas cooker while I was frying dinner, talk about jumping from frying pan into the fire! It was close!
Quite a lovely little spider and with a meal nearly as big it is! Glad it didn't end up fried.
I tried to eject one from my kitchen (because I'm sure there's more to eat outside than in) but it refused to go and jumped before I got to the door! I shall have to re-catch it one day, put it in a makeshift studio and photo it, although it's just a common zebra spider.