Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Spider to ID.

Posted by Roger Thomason on 06-08-2009 08:29
#1
Found this large spider as it ran across my bare feet Shock as I was sitting having a quiet smoke in the kitchen the other night. The only one on my Checklist that I think it might be is a Giant House Spider Tegenaria gigantea Male. Am I right.

For scale..the coin is 25mm across.
Edited by Roger Thomason on 06-08-2009 08:31

Posted by Spider990 on 01-11-2009 23:15
#2
Tegenaria gigantea was found to be a synonym of Tegenaria duellica (1875?). The palpal detail is not quite at the right angle to confirm 100% but does compare favourably with Tegenaria duellica.


Spider990 Smile
Edited by Spider990 on 01-11-2009 23:16

Posted by Roger Thomason on 03-11-2009 10:00
#3
Thanks Spider990,
I'd forgotten about this guy...thanks for updating me on the name change, I think both names are still being used. Gigantea seems a better/more descriptive title.

Regards Roger