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Spiders of Surrey

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Learn to love the spiders that live in Surrey.

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Living with spiders

Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?

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Garden spider

Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!

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Wolf spider

The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…

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Events Assistant Volunteer

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As an Event Assistant Volunteer, you will support the member of staff who is delivering events, such as training days, local fetes, evening talks, guided walks etc., within Berkshire, Berkshire,…

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Cucumber spider

There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.

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Community and Events Assistant

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Do you have a passion for NWT and want to assist with events or with membership recruitment? Join our staff and volunteers in fun activities and promoting NWT to potential members.

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Wasp spider

The wasp spider is a great mimic - looking just like a common wasp keeps it safe from predators, even though it is not dangerous itself. It can be found in southern England, but is spreading north…

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Water spider

There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…

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Cellar spider

You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.