Reposted by TegwynAlan Thornhill @alanthornhill.bsky.social · 11hCyclosa conica is still fairly easy to find in wooded areas . I hope plenty of them survive the winter and reach adulthood. Here are some of the ones I've found recently. @britishspiders.bsky.social 0153
Reposted by TegwynFin Roe @finroe.bsky.social · 11hThe walls of the cafe at Durlston Country Park, Dorset, had inscriptions of every species recorded in the area. 2132
Reposted by TegwynDave Brice @davebriceflies.bsky.social · 03/10/2026@vannabartlett.bsky.social starting to attempt non-diptera sent in samples, not the best condition, I think i can see six holes where setae were on rear edge of cephalathorax, tergites are not split, Chthonius orthodactylus? Maybe should have started with a pristine specimen 🙂 Any help appreciated! 241
Reposted by TegwynMartyn Roper @martynroper.bsky.social · 19hI found this little spider in the garden yesterday, which I am guessing is either Ero tuberculata or Ero aphana. There were actually two of them but one escaped me. If I iRecord the record what should I put it in as? @britishspiders.bsky.social 131
Reposted by TegwynAmypteride🏳️⚧️🔻🕷🦂 @amypteride.bsky.social · 20hWhat time is it? It’s #Cheliceratime & #Arachtober ! And here are the drawings of the first week of #Spideroctober, with a quick sheet for each species after the main page! Next update for the drawing challenge next sunday! #spider #sciart 0218
Tegwyn @arachnoteg.bsky.social · 20hDysdera, the woodlouse spiders. #Aractober. Also know as the Baked Bean spider 😁D.erythrina and D.crocata, the one you will most likely come across. The large chelicerae and bright orange/red colour make them very distinctive. @britishspiders.bsky.social 2286
Reposted by TegwynRichard Moyse @kentgrasshoppers.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I think this is Roncus lubricus, Reddish Two-eyed Chelifer, sieved from decaying woody litter on a woodland floor during today's @kentfieldclub.bsky.social meeting. @vannabartlett.bsky.social #pseudoscorpions 1234
Reposted by TegwynShreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Tapinesthis inermis(?) from a wildlife garden in Oxfordshire - knew it was something weird in the field with its almost purplish colour and spineless legs. First for the UK if confirmed! @britishspiders.bsky.social @chalkspring.bsky.social @tylanberry.bsky.social @cofnod.org.uk 3136
Tegwyn @arachnoteg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026#Aractober Decided to feature two C's today with plenty to choose from. A cute jumping spider Calositticus inexpectus. Also a tiny 1-2mm spider that spins webs less than 8mm in size. You will only find it in a few garden centres and botanic gardens, Coleosoma floridanum. 020
Reposted by Tegwynneville park @nev.flipping.rocks.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026#Arachtober 1: the lights on this pedestrian bridge create giant spider shadows! The casters are the appropriately named bridge spiders, _Larinioides sclopetarius_. #DailySpiderPic #spiders #orbweavers #Araneae #Araneidae 1155
Tegwyn @arachnoteg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Badumna longinqua for today's A-Z. New to the UK and probably spreading through plant trade. Check out your local garden centre, B+Q and especially B+M stores outdoor plant areas. You will likely find the distinctive web before any spider. Visit the BAS on YouTube for more info. #Aractober 02111
Reposted by TegwynRick M @rickmartin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A giant house spider (Eratigena atrica, one of the UK's largest spiders), loitering nonchalantly near my kitchen door this Autumn 🌱 #Arachtober #InsectThursday #BugSky #MacroMonday #Spiders #Arachnids #EastCoastKin #nature #wildlife 0719
Reposted by TegwynArachtober @arachtober.bsky.social · 01/10/2026For #Arachtober 1st, an image I have been saving for 11 months. This encounter was exciting because Pirate Spiders do not weave orb webs. They commandeer other spiders' webs. She likely ate the resident. This was the first I have seen in a web. Pirate Spider (Mimetidae) #macrophotography #spider 36826
Reposted by TegwynTravis McEnery @travismcenery.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I don't know who lives in this house but they've made a pretty great Halloween spider. As Halloween spider decorations go, it's pretty good! It seems to be missing pedipalps, but I'll overlook that for its sheer size and the details it got right. 36311
Reposted by TegwynFin Roe @finroe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The Nationally Rare Linyphiid, Minicia marginella, picked up at it’s type UK location last week. 092
Tegwyn @arachnoteg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026That is certainly a unique and incredibly unusual observation. Wonder what's lead to that scenario 010
Reposted by TegwynTylan Berry @tylanberry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026One of the most incredible photos I have ever been sent, courtesy of Chloë James of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Seagrass Restoration Team. Yep, that's Philodromus margaritatus...under seawater using...an air bubble to breathe and move about. I am utterly speechless!! @britishspiders.bsky.social 16818
Reposted by TegwynJohn Boorman @johnboorman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Garden wildlife. A Harvestman (Odiellus spinosus) rescued from a neighbour's garden waste bin this morning. @britishspiders.bsky.social #londonwildife 092
Tegwyn @arachnoteg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026#Aractober Didn't participate last year due to circumstances. Usually I challenge myself and daily find a different spider to post. Not practical this year so going for an A-Z challenge. Easy to start Araneus diadematus, Garden Spider. Lots of gravid females this time of year. Comment your A 010
Reposted by Tegwynjankitty.bsky.social @jankitty.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@britishspiders.bsky.social I am hoping that I've managed to save this gorgeous huge fella, which I scooped out of a bird bath... 065
Reposted by TegwynJohn Boorman @johnboorman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026House wildlife. I mentioned a couple of days ago that in recent nights I've had a Giant House Spider (Eratigena sp.) running back and forth in the living room. Last night I managed to get a phone photo of him when he stopped briefly by my slipper. @britishspiders.bsky.social 0104
Reposted by TegwynTylan Berry @tylanberry.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I was really excited to see some adult Trochosa from the Sphagnum depths of Morden Bog recently - a historic site for the mythical T. spinipalpis. Annoyingly, and unsurprisingly to be honest, all of them were T. terricola, as seems to always be the case from western bogs @britishspiders.bsky.social 0113
Reposted by TegwynArachtober @arachtober.bsky.social · 30/09/2026October 1st marks the start of the 20th year of #Arachtober! Join the celebration throughout October by sharing your photos of #spiders, scorpions, and other #arachnids using #Arachtober. Explore the hashtag and connect with other enthusiasts around the world. Learn more at Arachtober.com 14318
Reposted by TegwynGeorge McGavin @georgemcgavin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026For anyone who thinks spiders are repelled by conkers, I can assure you, they are not! 5222
Reposted by TegwynVanna Bartlett @vannabartlett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Finished my Cheiridium museorum drawings and have now made them into Bookmarks. 5 bookmarks per A4 page, just need to get them printed on to some nice thick paper at my local printers. Quite appropriate I think as these pseudoscorpions are commonly called Book Scorpions. 1337
Reposted by TegwynAndrew Douglas @andydouglas1967.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A friendly Salticus on my garden chair. Jumped when I got the tube out but somehow got back up and was happy to jump on my hand. Wonder if it’ll come back for a third go? 281
Reposted by TegwynMartyn Roper @martynroper.bsky.social · 26/09/2026An astonishing count of 43 Nigma walckenaeri this afternoon from this ivy growing along this wall in Swindon Wiltshire. It stretched for about 100 metres long and we counted only what we could see up to head height. Lots of empty webs too. @britishspiders.bsky.social #spiders #Irecord 1154
Reposted by TegwynBENHS @britentsoc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026BENHS 2026 Indoor Invertebrate ID workshops . . . something for everyone 024
Reposted by TegwynVanna Bartlett @vannabartlett.bsky.social · 27/09/2026A grand 4 pseud day yesterday with @jeremybartlett.bsky.social on our little 24 mile cycle ride south of Norwich. Cheiridium museorum was found in the 3 churches we visited while Ephippiochthonius tetrachelatus was found at 1 church. 2 other species found at roadside locations. Details in ALT. 04313
Reposted by TegwynLiam Olds @liamolds.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🌿 Help shape a new wildlife & heritage project in the Ogmore Valley! @gloinatur.bsky.social are exploring a potential project at Ogmore Washeries and Wyndham/Western Colliery, bringing wildlife, coal-mining heritage and community activities together. We’d love to hear from local people! 👇 1910
Reposted by TegwynAndrew Douglas @andydouglas1967.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Four Araneus species from Lakenheath Fen today. They had very recently mowed the paths and there weren't many spiders to be seen, and NO pyramidatus anywhere, which is usually the spider I see the most. Tetragnatha and Metellina also seen. 274
Reposted by TegwynJohn Boorman @johnboorman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026House wildlife. This Giant House Spider (Eratigena sp.) was in my bedroom last night. He's been in the wars a bit and sadly missing two legs one side, but was otherwise okay. I offered him some water before putting him back, though he didn't want any. @britishspiders.bsky.social #londonwildlife 162
Reposted by TegwynClydeside Wild (Dean) @clydesidewild.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Sunday 27th September There's been a Garden Spider 'Araneus diadematus' on the outside of our kitchen window for well over a week but it's too high up to get a decent pic. So i was more than happy to find one low down on my early walk along the F&C Canal at Cadder. #spiders #arachnida 0403
Reposted by TegwynCofnod Local Environmental Records Centre @cofnod.org.uk · 25/09/2026Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Odiellus spinosus Harvestman by SueH. Easily recognised by its chunky body, short legs and distinct trident on the front margin of its head! Very much a lowland species. @britishspiders.bsky.social @megabunus.bsky.social 0105
Reposted by TegwynVanna Bartlett @vannabartlett.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Just found this dinky little spider in the garden which looks like it is a Zilla diodia. Have had one in the garden once before but really nice to see another one. #spiders #arachnids 0214
Reposted by TegwynJohn Boorman @johnboorman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Garden/house wildlife. I found two different Pseudeuophrys lanigeras on the bedroom window sill this morning! First two photos are of one of them, 3rd/4th photos are of the other one. @britishspiders.bsky.social #londonwildlife 083
Reposted by TegwynTom Hibbert @wildlifetom.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I saw this incredible spider down in Essex. The ant mimic, Synageles venator. It kept bouncing its abdomen like a Pied Wagtail! 4405
Tegwyn @arachnoteg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Some spiders from the last few days. Anypheana numida, Liocranum rupicola the Pied Stone spider and Parasteatoda spiderlings, P.tepidariorum? Also possible new site for what is likely Helpis. For size it has a small fruit fly. @britishspiders.bsky.social @tylanberry.bsky.social @sewbrec.org.uk 1154
Reposted by TegwynVanna Bartlett @vannabartlett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A couple of nice Jumping Spiders from West Norfolk - Salticus cingulatus and Marpissa muscosa. Found with @jeremybartlett.bsky.social #arachnids #spiders 1326
Reposted by TegwynAndy Pym @exmoormothman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Does this look ok for Anyphaena numida? Would be new for me. Off Ivy in the lane behind the house in Filton, South Glos. @britishspiders.bsky.social @tylanberry.bsky.social @graemelyons.bsky.social @chalkspring.bsky.social 3123
Reposted by TegwynVanna Bartlett @vannabartlett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A nice discovery under flaking bark of a diseased tree, the tiny nymph of a Chernes cimicoides pseudoscorpion in its silk moulting chamber. The claws of the shed skin can be seen above the pale nymph. The bark was carefully replaced. #arachnids #pseudoscorpions 3389
Reposted by TegwynVanna Bartlett @vannabartlett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026And here's a grown-up, adult Chernes cimicoides or Common Tree Chernes as they are known. 0304
Reposted by TegwynTylan Berry @tylanberry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We really need to reinvigorate the word "stonking", because I can't think of any other way to say that this is an absolutely stonking beast! Araneus diadematus draped in an intense brick red. You'd be excused for mistaking it for A. alsine, as I did for a second! @britishspiders.bsky.social 2245
Reposted by TegwynCofnod Local Environmental Records Centre @cofnod.org.uk · 22/09/2026Yes moving fast in the UK. Adding the additional verified "iRecord" and "iNaturalist" records to the SRS records suggests it could turn up anywhere in Southern Britain these days. Keep your eyes peeled! 131
Tegwyn @arachnoteg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Certainly another species on the move. I have found two recently in Penarth. One immature male, indoors on the ceiling. Yesterday I came across an almost mature female behind some guttering. As a side note came across a 2nd likely Helpis pop' in Cardiff Sunday. Things seem to be changing fast atm 120
Reposted by Tegwynecoleg sazer @ecologycymru.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Poor phone photo through window of tiny spider with ghost eyes pattern on abdomen. Gower, SW Wales is it possible to ID it? (It’s gone now so I can’t measure it). @britishspiders.bsky.social 134
Reposted by TegwynSouth East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre @sewbrec.org.uk · 22/09/2026We are currently seeking content for the Gwent-Glamorgan Recorders' Autumn Newsletter! Please get in touch info@sewbrec.org.uk if you would like to contribute anything from a full article to a snippet of news. Deadline for content is Monday 12th October. 011
Reposted by TegwynAlan Thornhill @alanthornhill.bsky.social · 22/09/2026When I find Cyclosa conica I like to keep an eye on them, to see how they embellish their webs. These two have added lines of birch seeds. @britishspiders.bsky.social 082
