Garden Moths

John · #1 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 02:30 PM

These two moths were found in my garden but I haven't a clue what they are. The first was found in my Moth trap.

This tiny spider was walking along one of my planters as I was planting some flowers into it.

John

Venger · #2 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 02:37 PM

Your spider is a female Salitcus spp most likely Salticus scenicus, a common jumping spider.
Very fun and interactive. You look at them and they'll look straight back at you.
They're an ambush predator, think lion or tiger in spider form

djackso · #3 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 02:53 PM

The first may be a type of capsid bug. I haven't been able to positively identify it.

djackso · #4 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 02:57 PM

Try Mirid or Capsid Bug
(Deraeocoris ruber)
length 5-6 mm

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John · #5 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 06:41 PM

Thanks Venger

That looks spot on.

John

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venger

Your spider is a female Salitcus spp most likely Salticus scenicus, a common jumping spider.
Very fun and interactive. You look at them and they'll look straight back at you.
They're an ambush predator, think lion or tiger in spider form