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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · 1d

Without a doubt

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · 2d

W. unicornis has eluded me forever!

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · 3d

D is for Dysdera (Dysderidae), the iconic woodlouse spiders
and E for Euryopis (Theridiidae) - master ant-hunters

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · 3d

Don't know if I'll have time for a daily #arachtober find this year, so I'll go with an A-Z of genera instead.

A for Amyciaea (Thomisidae), an ant-mimic
B for Bijoaraneus (Araneidae) - 'kidney garden spider'
C for Corinnomma (Corinnidae), another ant-mimic

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Shiv Ramdas Mens Rice Activist @nameshiv.bsky.social · 4d

The Ig Nobel is incredible , one year an Indian guy won it for calculating the average surface area of an elephant and during his acceptance they had an elephant hold up a sign with the surface area of the scientist on it, they do showbiz better than the Oscars

Jeffrey J. Hall @mrjeffu.bsky.social · 20d

Video: a Japanese scientist was attacked by flies while giving the acceptance speech for his Ig Nobel Prize-winning research paper that proved painting Zebra-like stripes on cows led to a decrease in biting fly attacks.

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · 10d

In the UK, finding a new salticid is a privilege. In Singapore, over 10 species in 5 hours isn’t unusual!

Here’s a selection - from left: Epeus sp., Viciria pavesii, Chalcovietnamicus daiqini and the iconic and intelligent spider-hunter Portia fimbriata.

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A yellow, orange and white jumping spider looks at the camera

A small, black faced and pudgy jumping spider

A spider-hunting jumping spider stares right into the camera

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · 12d

This would be my vote

Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · 12d

No. 2 and 1 in the weirdest spider palps contest (UK chapter).

Left: Labulla thoracica, right: Mastigusa arietina.

Lucky enough to see both within a week, and finally photograph Mastigusa properly (thanks to @chalkspring.bsky.social)

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Tylan Berry @tylanberry.bsky.social · 22d

Getting out of the car in Camborne:

Cake collection....3 minutes.

Badumna longinqua count....5

It's as easy as...errrm...cake?

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · Aug 31

I agree - minus the overall impression and the dark carapace borders, Drassodes have an intangible ‘I’m in charge here’ air which is quite clearly visible here. Hard to articulate any better!

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Esmond Brown @chalkspring.bsky.social · Aug 27

@britishspiders.bsky.social @tylanberry.bsky.social Waterside Long-jawed Orb Weavers aren't usually easy to identify in situ. There is one exception: with the extremely wide spacing between its anterior and posterior lateral eyes, Tetragnatha striata is unique amongst the UK species in this genus

Lateral view of spider - Long-jawed Orb Weaver, Tetragnatha striata

Dorsal view of spider - Long-jawed Orb Weaver, Tetragnatha striata

Anterior view of spider - Long-jawed Orb Weaver, Tetragnatha striata

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James Chisnall @chizz13.bsky.social · Aug 2

Uncovered this stunner while lifting heather in search of Gnaphosidae, Last record i can see in 1995 for this site, ive seen the webs before but never the spider, ive searched for wandering males no luck as of yet. Atypus affinis
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#spiders #arachnids

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Tylan Berry @tylanberry.bsky.social · Aug 8

Always keep your eye out for collections of dirt hanging in mid air at the base of walls, particularly where you see Lasius niger marching in lines. Note the thick support threads and longer, hollow retreat structure - this is no Cryptachaea blattea, this is C. riparia! @britishspiders.bsky.social

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Esmond Brown @chalkspring.bsky.social · Aug 6

@britishspiders.bsky.social @tylanberry.bsky.social @graemelyons.bsky.social A good start to my Scotland trip, but the weather forecast doesn't look promising.
Clubiona subsultans, Dipoena torva (not shown), Cryphoeca silvicola, and a decent supporting cast

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · Jul 25

New species are great, but it's not often I get to tick off a new family. Psechrus sp. (Psechridae), my 46th wild spider family. Technically added Ctenidae moments earlier with a Bowie sp. but that one didn't want to stay still for photos so I will wait...
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James Chisnall @chizz13.bsky.social · Jul 6

Recorded two females and four male Thomisus onustus from a site in west sussex first time ive found them at this site, last records are from Dick Jones in 1996 so great the species is still there and doing well.
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#spiders #thomisusonustus #ukspiders

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Ireland's Incredible Invertebrates! @microwild.bsky.social · Jun 30

Can we all just take a moment to stare into those puppy-dog eyes... 😍

I think it's very important to see invertebrates up close so you can see that they are not 'out to get you' or 'creepy'.

Instead, they are absolute wonders of evolution.

A Mitopus morio harvestman looking at the camera face-on.

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Tylan Berry @tylanberry.bsky.social · Jun 24

Some more special spiders from under stones on the Dorset cliffs - Gnaphosa lugubris and an absolute tank of a Phaeocedus braccatus. Interesting how the fauna on the limestone differs to the granite that I'm used to in Cornwall. @britishspiders.bsky.social @graemelyons.bsky.social @cofnod.org.uk

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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · Jun 18

Some species slip under the radar—like quiet Treecreepers, ancient Ferns, or stealthy Grass Snakes. 🐍🌿

This #30DaysWild, take time to notice the overlooked and learn their stories.

🔍 Discover more: buff.ly/ht2VRhh

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · Jun 11

Definitely top 5 linys on my wish list!

James Chisnall @chizz13.bsky.social · Jun 6

A recent Trip out with @graemelyons.bsky.social on a survey he picked up this male Walckenaeria furcillata, and handed it to me to photograph its the first time ive seen this species and what a crazy looking Walc 😁.

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Tylan Berry @tylanberry.bsky.social · Jun 8

Oh look, what do we have here - funny little egg sacs again under stones on the cliffs, this time in Dorset. Yep, Micaria albovittata again! @britishspiders.bsky.social

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James Chisnall @chizz13.bsky.social · Jun 9

Ive only seen this spider once before in my home. Its an adult male Theridion familiare. West Sussex

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · May 24

This should be Ozyptila brevipes I think

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · May 24

I don’t think it can be anything else

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Shreyas Kuchibhotla @snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social · May 24

Hygrolycosa???

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