Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Spider ID'd as Xysticus cristatus by Lagura (Lars)

Posted by Roger Thomason on 03-01-2009 00:15
#1
Found this Spider loitering in the Gents Toilets at Scatsta Airport. Took her to Workshop for quick photo-shoot, then released her in Ladies Toilets where she belongs. Anyone ID her? Body approx. 5mm.
Edited by Roger Thomason on 03-01-2009 03:08

Posted by lagura on 03-01-2009 01:39
#2
I never imagined an airport could harbour that amount of wildlife Grin

This lady is a Xysticus cristatus (Thomisidae)

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-01-2009 01:43
#3
Xysticus sp. We have many species of Xysticus...
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 03-01-2009 01:44

Posted by Roger Thomason on 03-01-2009 03:05
#4
Yes Lars,we do seem to attract a lot of wildlife here. Lots of Security Lights attract lots of different flying insects which bring in spiders to prey on them. Seashore one side and fields and hills on the other side, so plenty of beetles and stuff. Otters and Polecats in the Carpark,Rabbits everywhere, and all sorts of Birdlife. X.cristatus is on my Checklist. Thanks Lars and Jorge, have a good New Year Smile