Steatoda nobilis?

ollyk · #1 (**permalink**) 13-09-2008, 11:43 PM

Hi folks found this fella in my grandparents house earlier today.

If id correct it is interesting to note that I found him this far north. I will be keeping my eyes peeled for more specimens!

Venger · #2 (**permalink**) 14-09-2008, 12:02 AM

Looks more like Steatoda bipunctata, don't forget to give sizes when asking for ID's (excluding legs)

ollyk · #3 (**permalink**) 14-09-2008, 12:17 AM

I had nothing to measure with at the time but I would say between 7 - 8mm body size.

So just a humble rabbit hutch spider then.. At least I won't get any nasty surprises

naturegirl · #4 (**permalink**) 14-09-2008, 12:37 AM

S. nobilis has only just reached me and I'm in the sunny south east of the country!

I don't think it will be up your way for a few years yet, unless accidentally introduced that is.

Be glad about that!!

Naturegirl