the zebra spider. salticus scenicus. they don't build webs. they are hunting spiders. if you ever meet one, check out their telescopic eye movements!
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Thu 16 Feb 2012, 17:09,
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And they're officially cuter than kittens.Yes.
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Thu 16 Feb 2012, 17:14,
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It's not a Zebra Spider....It didn't have the distinctive black & white chevrons and it wasn't the industrialised black version. I'm not sure which species it is, possibly Marpissa muscosa or Macaroeris diligens as they have similar markings and characteristics. I may have to email a photo to the British Arachnological Society to see if they can identify it.
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Thu 16 Feb 2012, 17:38,
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apologies. my mistake. of course, i didn't get to see the abdomen - the genus must be in the same ball park from what i am seeing though. let me know the results from the spider society if possible. thanks
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Thu 16 Feb 2012, 17:53,
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Sure I'll let you know, they've helped me identify a spider in the past and are usually quite quick to get back to you.
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Thu 16 Feb 2012, 17:57,
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thanks. this thread? uh. bad spider pun. sorry
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Thu 16 Feb 2012, 18:02,
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I'll stick it on the web somewhere...Sorry, another bad spider joke :3
Yeah, I'll stick it on here.
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Thu 16 Feb 2012, 18:15,
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Yeah, I'll stick it on here.
only just read this. brill! ha ha
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I've received an email back from the British Arachnological Society.....They believe it to be an adult male Pseudeuophrys lanigera. I was surprised that it was a fully grown specimen as it was so small. Here's their page on the spider - srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Pseudeuophrys+lanigera
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