There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
Go WILD and visit our Wildlife Trust Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve and Welsh Wildlife Centre in beautiful West Wales this autumn.
We’ve planned exciting activities for the autumn half term…
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.
Come and visit Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve and Welsh Wildlife Centre in beautiful West Wales this half term. We have amazing activities and exciting events to keep you and your little ones happy…
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…
As its name suggests, the zebra spider has the familiar black-and-white stripes of a zebra, making it very distinctive. It can be found stalking its prey on rocks, trees and walls, particularly in…
The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to…
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…
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
