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Post by neilt3 on May 14, 2023 22:52:55 GMT
 Spotted a weird spider in the garden while I were moving some paving stones . It was about half an inch long ( 12mm or so ) the legs were a rich red colour and the body was a purpleish grey colour , like a tick that had had a good meal . Never seen one like this , so took a shot with my phone . Any ideas on type ? |
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Post by willien on May 14, 2023 23:10:23 GMT
View AttachmentSpotted a weird spider in the garden while I were moving some paving stones . It was about half an inch long ( 12mm or so ) the legs were a rich red colour and the body was a purpleish grey colour , like a tick that had had a good meal . Never seem one like this , so took a shot with my phone . Any ideas on type ? No, but that is one scary ******. |
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Post by JohnY on May 14, 2023 23:24:34 GMT
Woodlouse spider (Dysdera Crocata)?
Since it is on your phone I suggest checking with Google Lens.
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Post by willien on May 14, 2023 23:34:43 GMT
Woodlouse spider (Dysdera Crocata)? Since it is on your phone I suggest checking with Google Lens. My phone phot of Neil's photo using lens suggests you are correct. Can I have some? Woodlice keep burrowing into my late ripening apples. |
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Post by andy on May 14, 2023 23:50:33 GMT
View AttachmentSpotted a weird spider in the garden while I were moving some paving stones . It was about half an inch long ( 12mm or so ) the legs were a rich red colour and the body was a purpleish grey colour , like a tick that had had a good meal . Never seem one like this , so took a shot with my phone . Any ideas on type ? No, but that is one scary ******. Aye, one of the few UK wide species it would be a good idea not to annoy. They can bite woodlice and are one of the few that could pierce our skin. I'd still view them as less dangerous than a wasp though as the real danger is a severe allergic reaction and that's rare with spider bites. |
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Post by JohnY on May 15, 2023 0:00:14 GMT
Woodlice do a good job recycling damp rotting woody rubbish in the garden. I never kill them but sometimes relocate them.
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Post by neilt3 on May 15, 2023 7:42:23 GMT
Woodlouse spider (Dysdera Crocata)? Since it is on your phone I suggest checking with Google Lens. That would make sense , there were lots of woodlice around , especially on that layer between the flags and the rotten pallet . |
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Post by neilt3 on May 15, 2023 7:44:12 GMT
Woodlouse spider (Dysdera Crocata)? Since it is on your phone I suggest checking with Google Lens. My phone phot of Neil's photo using lens suggests you are correct. Can I have some? Woodlice keep burrowing into my late ripening apples. If there doing damage while on the tree , get a grease band lower down on the trunk , they can't pass that . Defenders STV436 1.75 m x 10 cm Fruit Tree Grease Band (Poison-Free Insect Protection, Suitable for Organic Gardening, Effective for Up To 2 Months) amzn.eu/d/eGD4Pn4 |
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Post by neilt3 on May 15, 2023 7:45:48 GMT
No, but that is one scary ******. Aye, one of the few UK wide species it would be a good idea not to annoy. They can bite woodlice and are one of the few that could pierce our skin. I'd still view them as less dangerous than a wasp though as the real danger is a severe allergic reaction and that's rare with spider bites. It was big enough and sturdy enough not to want to go poking it and pissing it off ! |
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Post by willien on May 15, 2023 11:19:47 GMT
My phone phot of Neil's photo using lens suggests you are correct. Can I have some? Woodlice keep burrowing into my late ripening apples. If there doing damage while on the tree , get a grease band lower down on the trunk , they can't pass that . Defenders STV436 1.75 m x 10 cm Fruit Tree Grease Band (Poison-Free Insect Protection, Suitable for Organic Gardening, Effective for Up To 2 Months) amzn.eu/d/eGD4Pn4Thanks. Ordered, though I will also have to prune the branches touching the trellis. |
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