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SD8967 : Malham Tarn: European cave spider Meta menardi

5 km from Malham, North Yorkshire, Great Britain

Malham Tarn: European cave spider Meta menardi

The European cave spider, Meta menardi, is a long-jawed orb-weaving spider. It is a large, reddish brown spider widely distributed from Scandinavia to North Africa and from Europe to Korea. They are one of the largest spiders found in the United Kingdom with adults reaching up to a 5 cm legspan and 15 mm body length.
The adult spiders are photophobic and live in dark places including caves and tunnels.

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2008

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Grid Square: SD8967, 49 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Martyn Gorman (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Monday, 9 June, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 14 June, 2008
Category: Wildlife (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SD 893 673 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:6.0886N 2:9.9074W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SD 893 673
View Direction: EAST (about 90 degrees)