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Originally Posted by wildherbalian85  I too would suspect nobilis though it would be handy knowing the size of it (leg's exluded). |
Are we looking at the same books?
Although I've chosen strong patterned images, they can vary quite a bit - some almost losing all patterning and looking quite black.
First off, where are you in the UK Allyn?
Steatoda nobilis still has a limited distribution (though it will be spreading northward due to the climate):
Steatoda nobilis
Steatoda grossa is more common and widespread (comparatively)
Steatoda grossa
Obviously, arguing is fairly pointless as you can't confirm from a photo, you'll need to see the epigyne for confirmation.
Steatoda nobilis photo by Wightman
Mislabelled, but S.nobilis photo by Hereward
Steatoda grossa
Photo © B.Gariel