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@BritishSpiders
The British Arachnological Society (BAS) is the UK’s only body devoted exclusively to the study of arachnids (spiders, harvestmen & pseudoscorpions).
- Here we go again @MailOnline. No-one has issued an 'urgent warning to Britons' and why would they? A nature reserve with very rare species, including spiders, hardly warrants a warning. These are small, harmless animals; this particular one is all of 3mm long. @nationaltrustUrgent warning to Britons as more than 50 different species of spider are found in a nature reserve - including one that has NEVER been seen there before trib.al/y1LutgN
- Spider of interest - Marbled Orbweaver, Araneus marmoreus. This spider is adult at this time of the year so, amongst the var pyramidatus, look for the less common var marmoreus with its various colour variations. Found along woodland edges, dense hedgerows, bramble etc.
- They've finally arrived - @rlewington2 's wonderful tribute to the amazing diversity of Britain's spiders. Available now on pre-order from shop.royalmail.com/special-stamp-…
- Very disappointing to see two more schools following this unnecessary course of action. These spiders do not pose the threat that they are accused of. Measures to remove them are, in our informed opinion, unwarranted and pose risks of their own (genuine risks). #LoveSpiders
- This beautiful spider look as if it's wrapped for #Christmas. Silvery appearance in spiders results from light reflected off thin crystalline plates of guanine (an excretory product) deposited under the hypodermis - e.g. in some Tetragnatha species and Theridiosoma.シロカネイソウロウグモ。 綺麗だ。
- We've often tweeted pics of insects with spider-mimicking patterns in their wings - but this one is new to us and a great example:
- Was surprised, but delighted, to see this article in today’s Guardian - the ultimate lovely legs competition: the world's nine most beautiful spiders. Spiders portrayed as objects of beauty!
- Here's an arachnological idea for 2019. Whether spiders are your lifelong passion, a new interest, or a fear you have longed to overcome, are you prepared to make a spider pledge for 2019? Please let us know what you hope to achieve. Maybe we can help? #MySpiderPledge 🕷️🕸️
- Replying to @YouGov"a record number of bugs" - where have you got your figures from? Populations of UK insects and other invertebrates generally, and of numerous individual species, are in steady decline
- This is the real news story @MailOnline; the welcome discovery of one of our smallest and most threatened animals in an entirely new location and the affirmation that other rarities are thriving under @nationaltrust management on this remote site:
- Thank you to each and every one of you for your support of and interest in @BritishSpiders Earlier today, we passed 10,000 followers for the very first time. It is good to know that so many of you are fascinated and enthralled by our 8-legged friends 🕷
- The @RoyalMail British Spiders stamps are issued today! Superb illustrations by @rlewington2 of ten species show the diversity & the beauty of our spider fauna. If anyone is interested, special packs available at shop.royalmail.com/special-stamp-… or stamps from your nearest Post Office.
- Replying to @davidagoodlandIt's one of the Large house spiders (Eratigena) species. They're gentle giants. This one's an adult male trying to fulfill his one remaining aim in life - to find adult females. More information in our Factsheet 2 at britishspiders.org.uk/factsheets.
