David Element

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__________________________ Spiders 2

                                         NURSERY-WEB SPIDER Pisaura mirabilis

                         MYRMARACHNE SPIDER Myrmarachne formicaria (m)

                                      ORB-WEB SPIDER Araniella cucurbitina (m)

                            CROSS, OR GARDEN SPIDER Araneus diadematus (f)

• A miscellaneous selection of spiders is shown here. Nursery-web spider (Pisauridae) females are commonly observed running on the ground carrying their egg sacs. Myrmarachne formicaria (Salticidae) is a very convincing ant-mimic. Also shown are a couple of common orb-web spiders (Araneidae). Arianella cucurbitina inhabits trees and it is well camouflaged against a background of foliage. The prey captured by the Cross Spider may be readily identified as a Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis as the markings may be seen clearly through the strands of the web.  Any contribution to the natural control of this invasive alien beetle is very welcome! This familiar spider is abundant everywhere, becoming very obvious in many gardens in late summer.

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