Ground & House Spiders
Far from being simple household pests, the spiders of our Lancing gardens and downland are fascinating, highly specialised predators. This gallery highlights the incredible diversity of arachnids found across our local patch, showcasing everything from patient orb-web weavers to active, sharp-sighted jumping spiders. Take a moment to explore their intricate patterns, varied hunting strategies, and the vital role they play in keeping our local insect populations in balance.
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Drassodes spp.
Ground Spider
ID suggested: Martin Askins
Tegenaria agrestis
Hobo Spider
ID suggested: Adam Miller
Steatoda nobilis
False Widow — male
Steatoda nobilis
False Widow — male
Steatoda nobilis
False Widow — female
Steatoda nobilis
False Widow — female
Orb weavers
Argiope bruennichi
Wasp Spider — female
Argiope bruennichi
Wasp Spider — female
Neoscona adianta
Bordered Orb-weaver — female
ID: Geoff Oxford, University of York View Species Profile »
Araneus diadematus
Diadem Spider — female
Araneus diadematus
Diadem Spider — dark form
Araneus diadematus
Diadem Spider — female, pale form
Araneus diadematus
Diadem Spider — in web
