Tuesday 4 July 2017

Minsmere RSPB - Spiders

Even though my main focus was on the birds at the wonderful Minsmere RSPB reserve, I had time to look at what was going on in the grasses and on the ground.
 
Recently hatched miniature spiders in an amazing ball, just as the first few spiderlings are making their first steps of independence.

Unknown spider species with a weevil in its web


Close-up of the same unknown species (pity I didn't get the whole spider in the shot!).  I wonder what function the hairs on the legs have?

 
A Jumping Spider (I think?) with prey on a warm brick.

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