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16-05-2008, 11:28 PM
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| | | Arachnid and Prey for ID
Hi guys, how's it going. Busy over here!
Found this fella the other day with dinner. Just wondering if we can get some IDs for both prey and predator. 
All suggestions welcomed and comments appreciated,
Cheers!
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16-05-2008, 11:37 PM
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| | | Re: Arachnid and Prey for ID
Well I will go as far as I can, then you will get a better answer hopefully.
Spider: Crab spider, Thomisidea, Xysticus sp.
Prey, looks like vine weevil (hurrah) |
16-05-2008, 11:39 PM
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| | | Re: Arachnid and Prey for ID
No idea but the picture is amazing 
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17-05-2008, 06:01 AM
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| | | Re: Arachnid and Prey for ID
Agree spider is a Xysticus crab spider but the weevil prey isn't a Vine Weevil. The weevil looks as though it might be a Phyllobius species, possibly P. pomaceus, especially if on/by nettles. |
17-05-2008, 06:19 PM
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| | | Re: Arachnid and Prey for ID
Excellent photograph, such detail.
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17-05-2008, 06:25 PM
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| | | Re: Arachnid and Prey for ID
Thanks for the photo comments guys, and many thanks for the identifications!
Nick |
17-05-2008, 06:28 PM
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| | | Re: Arachnid and Prey for ID
Quote:
Originally Posted by aeshna5  Agree spider is a Xysticus crab spider but the weevil prey isn't a Vine Weevil. The weevil looks as though it might be a Phyllobius species, possibly P. pomaceus, especially if on/by nettles. | The Vine Weevil was a combination of total guesswork and dislike of Vine Weevils.
Darn I wish it was a Vine Weevil (shuffles off, muttering and shadow-boxing) |
17-05-2008, 06:59 PM
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| | | Re: Arachnid and Prey for ID
Yes I agree with Aeshna5, the Weevil looks like P. pomaceus | | |
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