Metellina mengei (Blackwall, 1869) | ||
A common orb-weaving spider, which is virtually identical to Metellina segmentata. A key difference is the time of year when each species (generally) reaches maturity, with M. mengei usually mature by Spring, but note that this is not a reliable method if identification. | ||
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Juvenile Metellina mengei, photographed at Sherwood Forest CP September 2009 | ||
Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Metellina mengei |
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