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A close-up view of a common garden spider eating a small fly

The common European Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) having a quick meal!

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Pelecopsis parallela (I think), a tiny black spider with reddish legs. Dorsal view. #Spider

Pelecopsis parallela (I think), a tiny black spider with reddish legs. Side view. #Arachnid

Side view of the carapace (head) showing a distinctive oblong raised area in the front half. #UKInvert

Pedipalp of the Pelecopsis parallela.

#UKSpider folk of BlueSky, do you agree this is Pelecopsis parallela? From mid Norfolk pitfall on 4th/5th April, in ex-arable to be restored to heath. Norfolk records (on NBN Atlas) are restricted to the Brecks so I would appreciate a second opinion from more experienced spider botherers.

So much going on in this shot from last summer. Initially, I spotted the Misumena vatia spider with her prey amongst the thistles. When I got closer I noticed the flies getting in on the act and then the male spider showed up!
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Walnut Orb Weaver #ukwildlife #UKSpider

Armoured long jawed spider #ukspider #spider #entomology #insect #nature

Tiny Crab spider on the ever vilified Ragwort. 🕷️ 🌱

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