wolf spider and weaver ID

sebastianbawn · #1 (**permalink**) 26-05-2009, 07:55 PM

Both these spiders were found in Bristol. Pics 1-3 are a female approx 9mm, would guess at Amaurobius fenestralis? but would like an expert 'guess'

Last pic is of Lycosidae family. Unsure on species but I understand some can be Id from the dorsal spines on the front legs, hoping this is one of them!

Oh and if anyone could ID the weavers prey (some sort of Crane fly) it would be great!

dmclean2 · #2 (**permalink**) 27-05-2009, 03:37 PM

Sebastian,
Try and get a straight on Close up pic of the eyes, this could help to ID to genus also one over the head straight down on the eyes,
This site can help you do that
Spinnen van Belgi - Araignes de Belgique - Spiders of Belgium
Good luck with the ID
Duncan

Geoff F · #3 (**permalink**) 27-05-2009, 06:29 PM

So lets have a go at the 'easy' one. Suggest Pardosa sp.

If we are playing 'guess the spider' I would put my money on Pardosa hortensis or P. amentata. But this is a guess based on general appearance and not a positive ID.