Wasp Spider!
Excited to find Wasp Spiders at South Woodham today!
The Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) is a native spider of Mediterranean areas, and has only recently colonised England. It is currently found mainly in the southern counties of England but is slowly spreading northwards. The wasp-like warning colouration is probably defensive, to deter predators. It can be seen from April to October in grassland, hedgerows, meadows, gardens and waste ground. It feeds on small invertebrates, especially grasshoppers and crickets.
Wasp Spider!
Excited to find Wasp Spiders at South Woodham today!
The Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi) is a native spider of Mediterranean areas, and has only recently colonised England. It is currently found mainly in the southern counties of England but is slowly spreading northwards. The wasp-like warning colouration is probably defensive, to deter predators. It can be seen from April to October in grassland, hedgerows, meadows, gardens and waste ground. It feeds on small invertebrates, especially grasshoppers and crickets.