Spiders of Surrey
Learn to love the spiders that live in Surrey.
Learn to love the spiders that live in Surrey.
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
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!
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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There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
A talk to learn all about Fen Raft Spiders and how to spot them.
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…
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…
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.
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The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other…