Atypus affinis

The only 'bird spider' member in the Netherlands and not so scary is it seems, this one measures only 12 mm. look at his fangs !

comments (10)

Christine Young

Lion

Awesome! They dig vertical burrows that are up to 90 cm deep! Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, had never heard of this one so did some reading. Really strange web strategy. Also, they never come out except for mating.
  
  Nice one, Paul! Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    And, they mate for hours. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
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      Looks like they're outside quite a lot then :) Posted 5 years ago
    2. Paul Dirksen
      
      Lion
      
      do I smell some jealousy Christine, lol.
      Posted 5 years ago
    3. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Hahaha, Paul! Posted 5 years ago
  3. Paul Dirksen
    
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    Thnx again Ferdy, at Breeveen in Leersum I found 3 males on one dag. Posted 5 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

Great shot Paul - one can see the vertical orientation of the chelicerae here nicely, and what an impressive pair they are. This spider is in the same infraorder as our famous funnel webs here in Australia. Not as medically significant I would imagine though. An awesome sighting! Posted 5 years ago
1. Paul Dirksen
  
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  I guess you're right Ruth, they all are so-called 'bird spiders'
  I sure would like to take a shot at the famous funnel webs Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ruth Spigelman
    
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    Hee hee ;) https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/15423/sydney_funnel-web_spider.html Posted 5 years ago