Spider ID please

Action_Man · #1 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 07:26 PM

I found this specimen on a fence post without a web, in the woods and near a river, and its about 8mms long, i can get it to family, but then i`m stuck

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Geoff F · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 07:45 PM

Is nobody brave enough to have a go at this one?

In many ways, particularly the eyes and carapace, it reminds me of a strange abdominal colouration of Meta segmenta. But that is really just a guess.

Which family were you thinking about, Gordon?

Venger · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 09:25 PM

I didn't see this one - any other photos of this one Gordon?

Action_Man · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 09:38 PM

I thought it maybe Araneus family, but have a change of mind

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Here is a couple more shots ...

frits_b · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2009, 10:49 PM

Looking at the different pics, I would guess Metellina segmentata (or M. mengei) too. In any case, a pregnant one!
Araneus usually have more hair growth on the carapace.