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Leader Live
04-05-2025
- General
- Leader Live
Rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK
Tylan Berry, county spider recorder for the British Arachnological Society, said the "nationally rare" lichen running spider was sighted near Cornwall. The "amazing looking" creature with its "incredible colour and camouflage" is "incredibly difficult to spot", according to Berry. See the spider below. Lichen covered trees in the woodlands of Cornwall and Devon are a great place to see the rare Lichen Running Spider, Philodromus margaritatus It sits perfectly camouflaged waiting to grab its next meal!@BritishSpiders @BLSlichens @CwallWildlife @DevonWildlife #NationalTreeWeek "The spiders love to sit on branches covered in lichen in wait for prey, perfectly camouflaged," he explained to the BBC. The spider has been spotted just a "handful" of times, he said, with other sightings at Lanhydrock, Cabilla and Redrice Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. "It was very exciting when I was passed details of a possible sighting at Lanhydrock four or five years ago and it took me a further two years to find another." Mr Berry said the spider, scientific name Philodromus Margaritatus, required mature trees, often oaks, hawthorn and pines, that are covered in lichen. These are often in open areas such as heaths, parkland and woodland edges, he added. They reside in "scattered pockets" between Cornwall and Surrey in the south of Britain, and in the Caledonian pine forests in Scotland. Recommended reading: The UK's biggest spider that might be lurking in buildings Spider season: BBC researcher confirms tarantulas are in UK RSPB: Huge spiders thought to be extinct are making comeback He said this meant conservation of mature trees and lichen was "important". Alison Smith, temperate rainforest project manager for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: "As a master of disguise, this near-threatened species is rarely seen, with only a few records in the county. "Its presence highlights the importance of the habitat here." She said of the spider, which was spotted during a lichen survey: "It's a near-threatened species, further demonstrating how important the habitat at West Muchlarnick is."
Western Telegraph
03-05-2025
- Science
- Western Telegraph
Rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK
Tylan Berry, county spider recorder for the British Arachnological Society, said the "nationally rare" lichen running spider was sighted near Cornwall. The "amazing looking" creature with its "incredible colour and camouflage" is "incredibly difficult to spot", according to Berry. See the spider below. Lichen covered trees in the woodlands of Cornwall and Devon are a great place to see the rare Lichen Running Spider, Philodromus margaritatus It sits perfectly camouflaged waiting to grab its next meal!@BritishSpiders @BLSlichens @CwallWildlife @DevonWildlife #NationalTreeWeek — Natural England- Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (@NE_DCIoS) November 24, 2024 "The spiders love to sit on branches covered in lichen in wait for prey, perfectly camouflaged," he explained to the BBC. The spider has been spotted just a "handful" of times, he said, with other sightings at Lanhydrock, Cabilla and Redrice Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. "It was very exciting when I was passed details of a possible sighting at Lanhydrock four or five years ago and it took me a further two years to find another." Mr Berry said the spider, scientific name Philodromus Margaritatus, required mature trees, often oaks, hawthorn and pines, that are covered in lichen. These are often in open areas such as heaths, parkland and woodland edges, he added. They reside in "scattered pockets" between Cornwall and Surrey in the south of Britain, and in the Caledonian pine forests in Scotland. He said: "There is no evidence of the spider living anywhere between these two hugely separated areas" Recommended reading: The UK's biggest spider that might be lurking in buildings Spider season: BBC researcher confirms tarantulas are in UK RSPB: Huge spiders thought to be extinct are making comeback He said this meant conservation of mature trees and lichen was "important". Alison Smith, temperate rainforest project manager for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: "As a master of disguise, this near-threatened species is rarely seen, with only a few records in the county. "Its presence highlights the importance of the habitat here." She said of the spider, which was spotted during a lichen survey: "It's a near-threatened species, further demonstrating how important the habitat at West Muchlarnick is."
Powys County Times
02-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK
A rare spider described as a "master of disguise" has been sighted in the UK. Tylan Berry, county spider recorder for the British Arachnological Society, said the "nationally rare" lichen running spider was sighted near Cornwall. The "amazing looking" creature with its "incredible colour and camouflage" is "incredibly difficult to spot", according to Berry. See the spider below. Lichen covered trees in the woodlands of Cornwall and Devon are a great place to see the rare Lichen Running Spider, Philodromus margaritatus It sits perfectly camouflaged waiting to grab its next meal! @BritishSpiders @BLSlichens @CwallWildlife @DevonWildlife #NationalTreeWeek — Natural England- Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (@NE_DCIoS) November 24, 2024 "The spiders love to sit on branches covered in lichen in wait for prey, perfectly camouflaged," he explained to the BBC. The spider has been spotted just a "handful" of times, he said, with other sightings at Lanhydrock, Cabilla and Redrice Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. "It was very exciting when I was passed details of a possible sighting at Lanhydrock four or five years ago and it took me a further two years to find another." Mr Berry said the spider, scientific name Philodromus Margaritatus, required mature trees, often oaks, hawthorn and pines, that are covered in lichen. These are often in open areas such as heaths, parkland and woodland edges, he added. They reside in "scattered pockets" between Cornwall and Surrey in the south of Britain, and in the Caledonian pine forests in Scotland. He said: "There is no evidence of the spider living anywhere between these two hugely separated areas" The UK's biggest spider that might be lurking in buildings Spider season: BBC researcher confirms tarantulas are in UK He said this meant conservation of mature trees and lichen was "important". Alison Smith, temperate rainforest project manager for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: "As a master of disguise, this near-threatened species is rarely seen, with only a few records in the county. "Its presence highlights the importance of the habitat here." She said of the spider, which was spotted during a lichen survey: "It's a near-threatened species, further demonstrating how important the habitat at West Muchlarnick is."
Glasgow Times
02-05-2025
- Science
- Glasgow Times
Rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK
Tylan Berry, county spider recorder for the British Arachnological Society, said the "nationally rare" lichen running spider was sighted near Cornwall. The "amazing looking" creature with its "incredible colour and camouflage" is "incredibly difficult to spot", according to Berry. See the spider below. Lichen covered trees in the woodlands of Cornwall and Devon are a great place to see the rare Lichen Running Spider, Philodromus margaritatus It sits perfectly camouflaged waiting to grab its next meal!@BritishSpiders @BLSlichens @CwallWildlife @DevonWildlife #NationalTreeWeek — Natural England- Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (@NE_DCIoS) November 24, 2024 "The spiders love to sit on branches covered in lichen in wait for prey, perfectly camouflaged," he explained to the BBC. The spider has been spotted just a "handful" of times, he said, with other sightings at Lanhydrock, Cabilla and Redrice Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. "It was very exciting when I was passed details of a possible sighting at Lanhydrock four or five years ago and it took me a further two years to find another." Mr Berry said the spider, scientific name Philodromus Margaritatus, required mature trees, often oaks, hawthorn and pines, that are covered in lichen. These are often in open areas such as heaths, parkland and woodland edges, he added. They reside in "scattered pockets" between Cornwall and Surrey in the south of Britain, and in the Caledonian pine forests in Scotland. He said: "There is no evidence of the spider living anywhere between these two hugely separated areas" Recommended reading: The UK's biggest spider that might be lurking in buildings Spider season: BBC researcher confirms tarantulas are in UK RSPB: Huge spiders thought to be extinct are making comeback He said this meant conservation of mature trees and lichen was "important". Alison Smith, temperate rainforest project manager for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: "As a master of disguise, this near-threatened species is rarely seen, with only a few records in the county. "Its presence highlights the importance of the habitat here." She said of the spider, which was spotted during a lichen survey: "It's a near-threatened species, further demonstrating how important the habitat at West Muchlarnick is."
South Wales Argus
01-05-2025
- Science
- South Wales Argus
Rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK
Tylan Berry, county spider recorder for the British Arachnological Society, said the "nationally rare" lichen running spider was sighted near Cornwall. The "amazing looking" creature with its "incredible colour and camouflage" is "incredibly difficult to spot", according to Berry. See the spider below. Lichen covered trees in the woodlands of Cornwall and Devon are a great place to see the rare Lichen Running Spider, Philodromus margaritatus It sits perfectly camouflaged waiting to grab its next meal!@BritishSpiders @BLSlichens @CwallWildlife @DevonWildlife #NationalTreeWeek — Natural England- Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (@NE_DCIoS) November 24, 2024 "The spiders love to sit on branches covered in lichen in wait for prey, perfectly camouflaged," he explained to the BBC. The spider has been spotted just a "handful" of times, he said, with other sightings at Lanhydrock, Cabilla and Redrice Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. "It was very exciting when I was passed details of a possible sighting at Lanhydrock four or five years ago and it took me a further two years to find another." Mr Berry said the spider, scientific name Philodromus Margaritatus, required mature trees, often oaks, hawthorn and pines, that are covered in lichen. These are often in open areas such as heaths, parkland and woodland edges, he added. They reside in "scattered pockets" between Cornwall and Surrey in the south of Britain, and in the Caledonian pine forests in Scotland. He said: "There is no evidence of the spider living anywhere between these two hugely separated areas" Recommended reading: The UK's biggest spider that might be lurking in buildings Spider season: BBC researcher confirms tarantulas are in UK RSPB: Huge spiders thought to be extinct are making comeback He said this meant conservation of mature trees and lichen was "important". Alison Smith, temperate rainforest project manager for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said: "As a master of disguise, this near-threatened species is rarely seen, with only a few records in the county. "Its presence highlights the importance of the habitat here." She said of the spider, which was spotted during a lichen survey: "It's a near-threatened species, further demonstrating how important the habitat at West Muchlarnick is."
