Relocated, Pt. 3 - _TNY_0190
Most spiders don't enjoy the indoor climate here very much. It is generally way to dry for them and even though they might be drawn to the warmer temperatures, the low humitidy will kill them (with some exceptions).
The common candy-striped spider (Enoplognatha ovata) like this male are definitely better off outside so when I found him on a wall inside I swiftly relocated him to the garden - and took a couple of shots of course!
The "candy stripe" part of the name is a reference to the female which is a paler colour with a pinkish-red stripe along the abdomen.
Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52402577568/
Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52412449862/
Behind the scenes shot of it next to my finger here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52610458011/
A shot showing the colouration of the female here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/39083449845/
Relocated, Pt. 3 - _TNY_0190
Most spiders don't enjoy the indoor climate here very much. It is generally way to dry for them and even though they might be drawn to the warmer temperatures, the low humitidy will kill them (with some exceptions).
The common candy-striped spider (Enoplognatha ovata) like this male are definitely better off outside so when I found him on a wall inside I swiftly relocated him to the garden - and took a couple of shots of course!
The "candy stripe" part of the name is a reference to the female which is a paler colour with a pinkish-red stripe along the abdomen.
Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52402577568/
Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52412449862/
Behind the scenes shot of it next to my finger here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52610458011/
A shot showing the colouration of the female here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/39083449845/