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04-05-2008, 09:34 PM
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| | | Unidentified Spider
Hi everyone,
I was wondering whether anyone would be able to identify this nicely patterned spider seen yesterday on heathland in Dorset. I would say that the body length was roughly 8mm, although I can't really remember. 
Thanks for any help you can give,
Guy |
04-05-2008, 11:39 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Spider
Might be a Wolf spider.
might also be an Alopecosa sp of Wolf spider, but best wait for Venger to see it eh? I'm just starting to learn about our eight-legged friends...
TBR |
04-05-2008, 11:45 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Spider
Looks to me like a female Lycosid, probably Arctosa perita. Though without the usual info I can't confirm this, but it fits the bill (habitat, size etc)
They are very viable, generally depending on the conditions you find them.
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04-05-2008, 11:48 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Spider
Quote:
Originally Posted by Venger  Looks to me like a female Lycosid, probably Arctosa perita. Though without the usual info I can't confirm this, but it fits the bill (habitat, size etc)
They are very viable, generally depending on the conditions you find them. |
Ah well....
worth a shot! Sorry!
I hadn't got to Arctosa yet!
Here's a picture of that spider Guy... http://www.jorgenlissner.dk/images/P...ta_hun_268.jpg
TBR |
05-05-2008, 10:49 AM
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| | | Re: Unidentified Spider
Thanks both for your help, it certainly looks like the one in the photo but I'll keep it as a Lycosid species to be safe!
Thanks again,
Guy | | |
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