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Large Spider for ID
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:31 am
by Devon Dave
Not really a Butterfly subject but whilst out searching for Brown Hairstreaks yesterday I spotted this rather large yet most attractive spider in the long grass of my local meadow. I don't have any Spider books so would appreciate an ID just for my records. Many thanks in advance.
Re: Large Spider for ID
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:50 am
by millerd
Hi Dave,
That's a Wasp Spider. I don't know any more detail on the species than that, but the females (like this one) can be sizeable beasts. They are beautifully coloured, and their diet is largely grasshoppers - but on the North Downs where I generally see them, their webs frequently trap blue butterflies...
Cheers,
Dave
Re: Large Spider for ID
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:18 pm
by Allan.W.
Posted a couple of Wasp Spiders on the September Sightings section page 3 . And so did Greenie.
Re: Large Spider for ID
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:36 am
by Devon Dave
Many thanks to all for helping with the ID of this Wasp Spider.