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22-09-2009, 02:47 PM
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| | | 2 matey spiders for ID
These have settled on my kitchen window frame, they are different types.  |
22-09-2009, 04:42 PM
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| | | Re: 2 matey spiders for ID
Hi Hed,
Good to see you're finding a fair few insects! 
Though this looks a little blacker than those I usually see, I'm going to take a punt on Zygiella X-notata.
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22-09-2009, 05:23 PM
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| | | Re: 2 matey spiders for ID
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason Green  Hi Hed,
Good to see you're finding a fair few insects!
Though this looks a little blacker than those I usually see, I'm going to take a punt on Zygiella X-notata.
Take care, Jason | I'd agree with you. Several on my back windows- they're grateful for when I take off the lid on the compost bin + a few Fruit Flies come their way! |
22-09-2009, 07:54 PM
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| | | Re: 2 matey spiders for ID
Possibly Zygiella, but the legs look a bit heavily marked and the first pair may be a bit short.
So as an alternative, I am considering Garden Spider, Araneus diadematus, from an odd angle so the white midline mark is hidden. Male and female with the male hanging around hoping to mate.
But we really need a brighter image from a better angle to have any real hope of a correct ID here. |
22-09-2009, 08:14 PM
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| | | Re: 2 matey spiders for ID
Looks like Zygiella to me. I have a similar couple next to my front door.  |
22-09-2009, 10:56 PM
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| | | Re: 2 matey spiders for ID
Male and female Zygiella x-notata most likely (male at the bottom).
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23-09-2009, 09:39 AM
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| | | Re: 2 matey spiders for ID
Thanks, all. Didn't like to disturb them! | | |
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