Unknown spider for identification

ShadowWolf · #1 (**permalink**) 22-10-2010, 05:17 PM

Hi there. I discovered this spider on the 12th of October in my bathroom. Though I am normally quite adept at recognising spiders, this one has me stumped. I would say that the overall size of the spider is about 8mm, and is bright green.

aeshna5 · #2 (**permalink**) 22-10-2010, 05:31 PM

Not the easiest of images, but my thoughts turn to Nigma walckenaeri.

Looks like the wrong shape for Araniella + the only other green spider I can think of Micrommata virescens isn't right for it.

John_M · #3 (**permalink**) 22-10-2010, 06:01 PM

I agree that it is most likely Nigma walckenaeri. What area of the country was this found please?
The NBN distribution map puts this species in two fairly small localities around the South East and Gloucestershire / Warwickshire.

ShadowWolf · #4 (**permalink**) 22-10-2010, 07:29 PM

Located in Essex, specifically Harlow, about 19 miles NNE of London

ShadowWolf · #5 (**permalink**) 22-10-2010, 07:31 PM

Just searched Nigma walckenaeri on Google, came up with a website for Essex that had images of the spider. I guess my mystery spider has at last been identified. Thanks for your help.