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Raft Spider

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by strongylodon, May 2, 2012.

  1. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

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    This adult and juvenile were at Arne RSPB today. It's the econd largest Spider in the UK, found in small pond in acidic soil areas, fens and bogs and feeds on tadpoles, small fish and other aquatic insects.
    Length was approx 2/3"
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    Juvenile.
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    Aesculus Bureaucrat 34 (Admin)

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    I normally dislike spiders but they look rather sweet, as long as they stay on the pond and away from me :WINK1:
     
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      I'm not big on spiders Aesculus but they do look fascinating...nice one:dbgrtmb:
       
    • Jenny namaste

      Jenny namaste Total Gardener

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      Wonderful pictures thank you Stronglodon. I never knew about this spider until now. Its beautiful,
       
    • Phil A

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      Cool, not seen one outside of my Ladybird Ponds & Rivers book.
       
    • strongylodon

      strongylodon Old Member

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      The Great Raft Spider, it's bigger relative is only found in the Fens, and can get to about 4/5" long!:smile:
       
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