UK most Venomous Spider

[Stan]

Although i did not know at the time, this, a Noble False Widow Spider, is the UK's most venomous spider and I found her in the conservatory this afternoon. She was quite dozy so i was able to get her on a piece of wood and move her to a better position to shoot and set up tripod etc - had i realised she might bite i may have been more careful

Here she is - even at f 18 I didnt manage to get everything in focus

1/20, f 18, ISO 800, 100mm

Stan


noble false widow spider by Neptuno.Photography, on Flickr

[AndyA]

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Well spotted Stan, where is it now?

[ST-EOS]

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Nice one Stan, I like the composition, sharp as well

[Guesty]

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I didn't realise we had any venomous spiders in the UK - I best not tell the wife!

Strong composition as mentioned above - I'm intrigued by the gold detail on the abdomen.

Well done Stan.

[tesarver]

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++ Stan. Glad she didn't decided to attack while you were setting up for the shot.

Tom

[Stan]

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Thanks guys.

where is it now?

we left it for an hour or so and when we looked again she had gone - so who knows where - just dont walk in the conservatory in bare deet

Stan

[Nathaniel]

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I like the "CROWN" insignia (looks like it) on the back. Never my kind of subject- gives me the creeps! Nice clear shot anyway.

[Hereford_EOS]

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I did not know of this spider, so thanks for that.


Useful Link

[Stan]

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thanks Steven


The NHM site was where we finally found the details having spent ages looking through all our insect books to no avail

Stan

[DeeGee]

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Back looks like the pattern was painted on with gold.

[Bill53]

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What size are these monsters Stan.

Bill.

[Stan]

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Not that big Bill - the body about 20mm and overall 50mm

Stan