Living with spiders
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!
Ian Beddison explores the life of some local arachnids.
The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…
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The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.
The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other…
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is gearing itself up to hosting a bumper package of events at two of its nature reserves this Easter - all aimed at keeping people of all ages entertained.
The wasp spider is a great mimic - looking just like a common wasp keeps it safe from predators, even though it is not dangerous itself. It can be found in southern England, but is spreading north…