Small spider for ID please

SteveF48 · #1 (**permalink**) 14-04-2010, 03:16 PM

I think that this is a Pardosa sp., but it isn't like any of the other Pardosa (amentata?) I usually see on the nettles in the field. Sorry, I don't know how big it is, but I'd guess the length at about 9mm.

Thanks in advance,
Steve

Jason Green · #2 (**permalink**) 14-04-2010, 03:30 PM

Afternoon Steve,

I suppose Pardosa sp. could be a good match, but I probably shouldn't go to species-level as this seems a touch different... someone more experienced should be along soon!

Take care,

Jason

Geoff F · #3 (**permalink**) 14-04-2010, 06:58 PM

Just a silly suggestion. Could it be a Philodromus, possibly P. dispar from an unusual angle which is making it's legs appear rather short?

DivingDave1980 · #4 (**permalink**) 15-04-2010, 08:05 AM

Hi Geoff,

I don't think it is Philodromus - the eyes are too big. I'm about to post a couple of pics of a spider I beleive to be P. dispar shortly for comparison.

Dave.

Edit: link to my post: Philodromus dispar