Showing posts with label Spiders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spiders. Show all posts

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.

Monday, 3 October 2011

Garden Spiders Bedfordshire

The unseasonal 'Indian Summer' has continued into October with hot days and clear blue skies. The sun shining on this spider's web caught my eye.

And gave me the opportunity to get in really close. This species of Orb Web Spider has thick hair spikes on its legs (I assume it is hair)