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12-02-2010, 04:14 PM
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| | | Xisticus (sp)
Anther Spider with a hitch-hilker.
It looks like Xysticus (sp), with a Springtail hitching a ride, quite rare for me to find a Crab Spider, and especially at this time of year  ...  |
12-02-2010, 05:24 PM
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| | | Re: Xisticus (sp)
I suppose that in some ways, being on a spider's back is one of the safer places.
Typical markings for X. cristatus, but that doesn't really prove anything with Xysticus does it.
The only specimens I have ever found have been in mid summer; but I am seeing a few unexpected spiders recently. A Meta segmenta is living quite happily in the greenhouse roof, and a small dark Linyphiidae species in a flower pot.
Saw a Pisaura mirabilis running away while I was digging the garden, and rescued another from the toilet bowl a couple of days ago. |
12-02-2010, 05:32 PM
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| | | Re: Xisticus (sp)
It is surprising to see so many Spiders at this time of year, and especially after one of the worst Winters on record ... |
12-02-2010, 06:24 PM
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| | | Re: Xisticus (sp)
Evening Gordon,
Do you have any additional images? I think an epigyne one would be very helpful indeed - do you tend to carry a specimen jar around? I found a P. mirabilis only an hour ago and trapped it - a female too, but what else can you expect at this time of year?! - but was unable to get an epi one - too hidden!
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12-02-2010, 06:27 PM
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| | | Re: Xisticus (sp)
No epigyne i`m afraid Jason, and yes i always carry a specimen jar around with me, i never leave home without one ... | | |
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