ID for spider...

[David M]

Along with butterflies/moths, I occasionally get sent requests for IDs on other creatures. This one is quite a mean looking critter.

I've never seen a spider like this. It was taken in Cheshire earlier this year.

Anyone got any ideas?

[Allan.W.]

Possibly ARANEUS QUADRATAS Regards Allan.W.

[bugboy]

Definitely Araneus and quadratas was my instinctive first stab although I am sat on a train right now. It is a very variable species though, particularly with regards to the ground colour.

[David M]

Allan/BB, many thanks for your input. Your suggested spider seems to tick all the boxes!

[wingit]

Dear all
Thank you so much for assisting me with this. I have now registered and am looking forward to using the site in future.
All the best