Spider for i.d.

2dogs2000 · #1 (**permalink**) 23-09-2011, 09:59 PM

Can someone i.d. this spider for me please?

faz · #2 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 07:37 AM

Dysdera crocata (woodlouse spider) i think. has a body which can vary in colour from creamy-grey to red-brown.

The legs are usually a reddish-brown or orange colour. The abdomen has the size and appearance of a baked bean.

2dogs2000 · #3 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 06:48 PM

Thanks Faz.
I notice you said you think it is a woodlouse spider. I wonder if anyone else can confirm the i.d?

This is one that I am more familiar with as they are found in my garden.

sebastianbawn · #4 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 08:42 PM

More likely to be something like Scotophaeus blackwalli or possibly a Drassodes. Can't tell from the image

2dogs2000 · #5 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebastianbawn

More likely to be something like Scotophaeus blackwalli or possibly a Drassodes. Can't tell from the image

I know the photo is quite poor for i.d. but thank you.

sebastianbawn · #6 (**permalink**) 24-09-2011, 08:56 PM

Many of my images remain unidentified.

Even great photos aren't enough sometimes, I am still learning the arachnids and it's a real headache. I think though by it's generally shape and appearance it is most likely to be S.blackwalli.