Tegwyn

arachnoteg.bsky.social

09 October 2026 09:44

I for instar #Arachtober as I don't have any 'I' spiders (maybe @tylanberry.bsky.social @chalkspring.bsky.social etc?) Instar is any stage in the development between moults. The instar immediately before maturity is described as being subadult. Some spiders have a set amount, others are variable.

Shreyas Kuchibhotla

snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social

03 October 2026 11:31

Tapinesthis inermis(?) from a wildlife garden in Oxfordshire - knew it was something weird in the field with its almost purplish colour and spineless legs. First for the UK if confirmed! @britishspiders.bsky.social @chalkspring.bsky.social @tylanberry.bsky.social @cofnod.org.uk

Fin Roe

finroe.bsky.social

01 October 2026 15:54

The Nationally Rare Linyphiid, Minicia marginella, picked up at it’s type UK location last week.

British Arachnological Society

britishspiders.bsky.social

30 September 2026 20:40

Shreyas, I’ll let Richard @cofnod.org.uk respond on this but I’d be surprised if voucher needed

Shreyas Kuchibhotla

snake-spider-et-al.bsky.social

30 September 2026 20:40

The day after I posted this - a handsome adult male A. numida from Central Oxford (Pic 1-2), followed by another one in the house (Pic 3). @britishspiders.bsky.social @cofnod.org.uk I assume I can release, or would a voucher be needed?