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Anyone know what spider this is?

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  • 16-01-2010 6:39pm
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    Smelf1
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    Found this spider out side while cleaning up.

    Anyone know what species? It was quite a fat spud.

    It looks like a false black widow but i dont think we have them in Ireland.

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    Santrypad
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    Jesus thats a big one, actually got shivers there :eek:

    Havent a clue but will be interested to find out


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    TooManyDogs
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    We found one of those in our garden too!


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    kenon
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    Thats one ugly bastard! He looks like he's going to explode. Have you been feeding this spider?!

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    honerbright
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    I think I would cry if I actually seen him :(


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    Smelf1
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    I was cleaning up some old flower pots, put my hand into one and felt fairly strong web. And under the web was that bugger.


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    Rancid
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    It looks like a Steatoda, a false black widow.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steatoda

    Yes, we do have them in Ireland, definitely the Steatoda grossa (I've surprised quite a few in the garden shed), and I'd guess that yours is the Steatoda Bipunctata. Well, maybe!

    A most interesting spider, it can and does bite, but the reaction is normally mild enough. :)
    Just don't make him angry!


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    joyce2009
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    wow he's amazing looking,,,,you going to keep him:D


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