This
spider, found indoors, was identified mainly on the
basis of its size. At 7mm, it is distinctly smaller
than a male T.
gigantea=duellica.
The
spiders forelegs are in contact with another spider
under the skirting board, and the spider was determined
to maintain that contact, albeit at arms length, even
when physically disturbed. This is possibly an element
of the natural courtship behaviour.
(19
August 2010)
Pardosa
amentata - female - carrying spiderlings
(Orchard
Lake, 07 July 2011)*
Above
and right: Zygiella atrica - female
(On
outside of building, though it is more commonly found
away from houses,
