Posted by Roger Thomason on 06-08-2009 09:29
#1
Found this large spider as it ran across my bare feet :o as I was sitting having a quiet smoke in the kitchen the other night. The only one on my Checklist that I think it might be is a Giant House Spider
Tegenaria gigantea Male. Am I right.
For scale..the coin is 25mm across.
Edited by Roger Thomason on 06-08-2009 09:31
Posted by Spider990 on 02-11-2009 00:15
#2
Tegenaria gigantea was found to be a synonym of
Tegenaria duellica (1875?). The palpal detail is not quite at the right angle to confirm 100% but does compare favourably with
Tegenaria duellica.
Spider990 :)
Edited by Spider990 on 02-11-2009 00:16
Posted by Roger Thomason on 03-11-2009 11:00
#3
Thanks Spider990,
I'd forgotten about this guy...thanks for updating me on the name change, I think both names are still being used.
Gigantea seems a better/more descriptive title.
Regards Roger