Pisaura mirabilis
Nursery Web Spider
7.07.2023
Pisaura mirabilis
Nursery Web Spider - basking on a log
Pisaura mirabilis
Nursery Web Spider
Pisaura mirabilis
Pisaura mirabilis
Nursery Web Spider (Immature)
Early spring sighting in the lush
garden foliage. This specimen is currently in its immature
phase; as the season progresses, these spiders will exhibit
their unique 'nuptial gift' mating behaviour.
Pisaura mirabilis
Nursery Web Spider
Pisaura mirabilis, also known as the predatory spider, cunning spider or bridal gift spider, belongs to the hunting spider family and the superfamily Lycosoidea. It is widespread throughout Europe. In 2002, it was voted Spider of the Year by the Arachnological Society. Wikipedia.
Salticus scenicus (f)
Zebra Spider - female
Recorded in nearby Portslade rather
than Lancing.
