Spiders...

As we move into mid-summer many of our native spiders are maturing and becoming more noticeable. Here are a few seen on my patch in Chard this week:

Araniella Sp. possibly cucurbitina: R. Harris

Araniella Sp. possibly cucurbitina: R. Harris

Agelena labrynthica: R. Harris

Enoplognatha ovata, male: R. Harris

Scotophaeus blackwalli: R. Harris

Tegenaria Sp.: R. Harris

Tetragnatha extensa

A few other insects seen too:

Large Skipper: R. Harris

Strangularia maculata: R. Harris

Also the first Spear Thistles and Great Willowherb coming into flower now.

Spear Thistle: R. Harris

Great Willowherb: R. Harris