Spider with Lunch I.D.

[shenk1]

Spotted this spider having a Greenbottle for lunch yesterday.Any suggestions for the spider greatly accepted.

Cheers,shenk1

[faz]

im not sure but a crab spider comes to mind im sure the spider buffs will be a long soon to tell you wot it is

[John_M]

I think it's Elopnognatha ovata or E. latimana.

[Geoff F]

To be honest, when I first looked at the thumbnail I did think Misumena vatia.

But after seeing the full size photo, I agree with John, Enoplognatha. Both of his suggestions are possible but E. latimana is generally less common and more of a southern species. But I wouldn't rule it out.

[Jason Green]

Afternoon all,

Agree with both IDs.

Originally Posted by Geoff F

...both of his suggestions are possible but E. latimana is generally less common and more of a southern species. But I wouldn't rule it out.

I only heard of the existance of Enoplognatha latimana on here recently, where it was stated as being indestinguishable from E. ovata without microscopic reference to the palps. Thanks for the tip RE distribubution

Take care,

Jason

[shenk1]

Would a different or closer photo help or is that as close as it gets?
I got a fair few as it was taking its time to make sure it didn't get indigestion


Having read Jasons post I think I've got my answer,I didn't get any that close.

[Jason Green]

Originally Posted by shenk1

Would a different or closer photo help or is that as close as it gets?

Try trapping a female in a water-clear container and photographing the epigyne in a well-lit situation. I'm wondering if girls can be seperated that way - you know, males = palps, so females = epigyne? Hopefully it works that way... it may be easier than palps/microscopy.

I'm sure No. 9, Venger or Frits will let us know!

[shenk1]

Are these of any help?

[shenk1]

Closer from the top

[Jason Green]

...unfortunately not - it's a she!