Zygiella atrica (C.L. Koch, 1845)
a missing-sector orb-weaver spider
Zygiella atrica(C.L. Koch, 1845) - a missing-sector orb-weaver spider, Male - dorsal view - enlarged - silver background

Image 0005: Male - dorsal view - enlarged - silver background (2)

Note The long pedipalps of the male are unique to this species in the UK.

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Magnification macro-photographmacro-photograph
Photographed On a microscope slide
Specimen prep Fresh specimen
Mounted in Dry
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Background silver background
Image post-processing Stacked image (18 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS700D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x1
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P134536
Found as Adult male
Date 30 Sep 2017
OS grid ref SY98
Lat/Lon 50° 40' N, 2° 0' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 30 Sep 2017[N]
Record summary Male, beaten off Grey Sallow
Return to Record page Zygiella atrica on 30 Sep 2017 at SY98 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Zygiella atrica
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