Amaurobius similis
Lace Weaver Spider
Amaurobius similis, Lace Weaver Spider. A medium sized spider generally found in buildings. Web typically spun in a corner of a window frame. Prey includes flies trapped by the web. Amaurobius fenestralis is very similar.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Amaurobius similis, Lace Weaver spider. On web. Window frame. House in Redmire. July.
Slide 2: Amaurobius similis, Lace Weaver spider. Dealing with prey, a Bluebottle, Calliphora vomitoria. Window frame. House in Redmire. July.
Slide 3: Amaurobius similis, Lace Weaver spider. Dealing with prey, a Bluebottle, Calliphora vomitoria. Window frame. House in Redmire. July.
Slide 4: Amaurobius similis, Lace Weaver spider. Dealing with prey, a Bluebottle, Calliphora vomitoria. Window frame. House in Redmire. July.
Slide 5: Amaurobius similis, Lace Weaver spider. House in Redmire. March.