Enoplognatha ovata
An attractively and distinctively marked spider, Enoplognatha ovata is fairly commonly found at Sherwood Forest CP and in parts of Budby South Forest. This female with her bluish egg sac (correct spelling) was photographed in early September 2009. There are several colour forms, including the all white form shown in the bottom two photos.
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UK distribution of Enoplognatha ovata
 

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Updated September 2011

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