a couple for ID if possible

UB4 gardener · #1 (**permalink**) 19-04-2009, 06:54 PM

found these 2 around the garden today. both 5/6mm. any ideas much appreciated.

thanks in advance
Chris

No.9 Spider · #2 (**permalink**) 20-04-2009, 07:35 AM

The top spider is probably Larinioides cornutus. Do you have any more photo's of the second one?

No.9 Spider

Venger · #3 (**permalink**) 20-04-2009, 02:15 PM

Second one looks like an Achaearanea spp, though a side shot would help with this. Most likely A.tepidariorum (or if you're really lucky A.simulans), however I've never seen one, only in photos and books, so count yourself lucky

UB4 gardener · #4 (**permalink**) 22-04-2009, 08:23 PM

thanks chaps as usual, not sure if these help.

Chris
p.s. what about young Agalenatea redii for the first one in original thread starter?

Venger · #5 (**permalink**) 22-04-2009, 10:32 PM

Second one is definitely an Achaearanea spp, the profile of the abdomen is spot on (higher than wide with the spinners almost vertical)

As for No1: Are you near any water? It's tough to say - can't tell from this picture, Agalenatea redii usually, usually have broad almost circular abdomens (and they also may be triangular too!)
Though I'd have to agree with Carl and go with Larinioides cornutus for now.