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Long-jawed water spider (Tetragnatha) I cannot get this down to species level with this photo, I will have to try to get a dorsal view.<br /> Tetragnatha tend to build their webs over or near water where they prey on mosquitoes and other flying insects. Good to have around! Spiders,Tetragnatha,Tetragnathidae,arachnids,south africa,water spiders Click/tap to enlarge

Long-jawed water spider (Tetragnatha)

I cannot get this down to species level with this photo, I will have to try to get a dorsal view.
Tetragnatha tend to build their webs over or near water where they prey on mosquitoes and other flying insects. Good to have around!

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  1. View WildFlower's profile
    WildFlower
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    I found a similar one a while ago in Macedonia, but it is not a very clear shot so I haven't uploaded it. Posted 10 years ago
  2. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Claire, most probably Tetragnatha sp.
    Long-jawed Orb Weaver Long-jawed Orb Weaver Spider - Tetragnatha extensa Bulgaria,Geotagged,Long-jawed Orb Weaver,Tetragnatha extensa,arachnida,araneae,arthropoda,camouflage,nature,spider

    I don't know the species in your area and just now have no time to make a research.     Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
      Claire Hamilton
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      Yes Jivko it is! I did find out but not had a chance to update. Not got it down to species level just yet. I will update with full info tomorrow. Thank you!!
      By the way I have changed the name of your spider to its Latin name only as 'Long Jawed Orb Weaver' refers to many species and not just the genus.       Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 9, 2015. Captured Feb 8, 2015 09:46.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm