help me identify this spider

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 20:09

I have had a rather large spider in my garden...i have made a vid of it, but it wont load onto my computer, so i will try to describe it...



It's body was about an inch and a half in diameter and was shaped like a boney crab, it's colour was very pale lime green with brown patterns on it. The legs were very very long with circles of brown and green repeated all the way down the legs. It kind of reminded me of those lime and chocolate sweeties! My turkish neighbour told me it was very dangerous to animals ie dogs and cats, and although not dangerous to humans, can cause a great deal of pain...how true this is i don't know...but i would really like to know what it could be. I have googled the hell out of it, but as don't know what sort of family it's from it is almost impossible to find. Please Help!!



DD

Tootie


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 20:24

Daisy, I think even if you locked yourself in an air tight tank you'd still find a spider, ants, snakes, or some sort of insect. Bless you, you must live on your nerves?



Tootie

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 20:27

Tootie...not at all...i don't mind spiders in the slightest...i have lived in Africa and have seen some of the biggest spiders ever, so these here really do not bother me. However, i am extremely interested in knowing what this one is...guess i'm just creepy like that



DD

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 20:29

it sounds ugly!!

Tootie


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 20:35

Just the way i read you msg sounded like you was worried, and with your ant post aswell. Personally i cant stand anykind of spider, they freak me out!! I had one in the house a while ago and sucked it up the dyson but then realised i had to empty the bloody thing! needless to say i put it outside for a week and swept the floor instead! lol



Tootie

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 21:19

Scooby...i suppose it is ugly, in a sort of amazing way...i find spiders absolutely fascinating, don't fancy having them crawl on me though!! lol



Tootie...ants are something else altogether!! Apart from the fact they are stealing my food...i really do have a phobia with them...i would rather have this spider and/or snakes in my house than them....i have no idea why they freak me out so much, and i do feel pathetic...but i can't help it!! I can't suck them up in a vacuum coz then i feellike they will make a home in the bag...i guess it's because they are so small and so mobile and so bloody intelligent....they can get in anywhere...i have a fear that they will crawl into my ears and have babies whilst eating my brain...aaaaarrrggghhhh!!! I'm gonna give myself nightmares now!!!!



DD

waddo


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 21:22

daisy,

Can't help with the name but we had one also! Now we have chickens and they run around the whole garden - end result is no spiders, no small thin snakes, no big ants and lots of lizards without tails! Oh yes, the up side is free eggs - well 20 TL every two months for chicken feed but the rest is free and fun.



Mick

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 21:24

Ha ha Waddo...My dogs do tend to keep my house free of must scurrying creatures, even the large black ants, but i was told not to let the dogs near this blighter...!



DD

Jetski


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 21:27

DD,



As usual nobody seems to want to answer a straightforward question!......... Have you looked at the various types of Camel spider we have here. Sounds very similar.

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 21:28

Camel spiders?...right, i shall google camel spiders...thanks jetski...



DD

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 21:38

:((( not a camel spider....





DD

Lilli



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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 21:48

I had a big bugger in the house last week I screamed like a banshee even though I wouldnt kill it I kept thinking it was a tarantula. The dogs would not go near it. So much for protection. We couldnt shift it so as a last resort Guido got the hoover out . Needless to say I wouldnt empty the bag . they are a nightmare but we have to get used to these things invading our space xxx

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
30/08/2009 22:56

I forgot to mention that the body on this spider was flat squat and roundish...also didn't seem to have the normal 2 parts ...ie head and abdomen...it was all in one, and seemed almost boney...sorry if this doesn't make any sense lol



DD

mark&beck



Joined: 08/01/2009
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Message Posted:
31/08/2009 10:59

Have you googled wasp/tiger spider. even a brown widow came up on my google search! P.S. not trying to freak you out!!

Chegwin


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Message Posted:
31/08/2009 11:23

Anything like this DD?



http://www.anje.co.uk/spider.html#crab



If not, at least your spider kept me busy for half an hour or so.



Chegs

Warbabies


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Message Posted:
31/08/2009 11:24

And did it have 8 or 6 legs? - could have been a shield bug of some sort

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
31/08/2009 21:24

chegwin...definitely none of them!



Warbabies...definitely a spider!



I have trawled through thousands and thousands and thousands trying to identify this spider...if it wasn't for the fact that i video taped it, i could believe that i dreamt it!! Incidently, if anyone is interested in seeing this now obviously rare, spider...please pop into the Queen Bar on Wednesday night and i will show you the video. This is becoming soooooo frustrating!! AAAAAARRRGGGHHH!!!!





DD

Jetski


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Message Posted:
31/08/2009 21:30

Can you post an image of this beast?



S

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
31/08/2009 21:35

jetski, sadly no...my camera doesn't work, so i taped it instead...but i can't load it onto my computer...





DD

yorkie58


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Message Posted:
31/08/2009 22:28

DD, could this be it http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pcspiders.htm the nursery web spider?

Navek



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Message Posted:
31/08/2009 22:43

Hi DD,

Have a look at one I caught,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/3074009021_186f17b795_b.jpg

Is that like yours?

Navek

adagirl


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Message Posted:
01/09/2009 10:26

maybe its a Wolf spider? They are pretty nasty I have heard!!

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
01/09/2009 14:36

Yorkie...nope none of those!



Navek...eeek, looks nasty, but mine was lime coloured.



Adagirl....i have looked at every kind of wolf spider, crab spider and literally thousands of other types...to no avail....but i am determined to find out what is is...thing is, it is soooo distinct it couldn't be confused with something else!



DD

JohnW


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Message Posted:
01/09/2009 14:42

http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus10017.html

JohnW


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Message Posted:
01/09/2009 14:47

http://www.eurospiders.com/spider_family_gallery.php

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
01/09/2009 14:48

thanks johnW but i didn't see any spiders on that link...





DD

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
01/09/2009 15:02

Could be a Lynx Spider.

Lynx Spiders are hunting spiders that spend their lives on plants, flowers and shrubs. Nimble runners and jumpers, they rely on their keen eyesight to stalk, chase or ambush prey. Six of their eight eyes are arranged in a hexagon-like pattern, a characteristic that identifies them as members of the family Oxyopidae. They also have spiny legs.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
01/09/2009 15:03

http://www.entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/green_lynx04.htm

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
01/09/2009 15:26

Nope, not that either...as i said, the body is squat, round and appears to be very boney and flatish...the legs were super long.



I would really appreciate it, if someone who knows about spiders, would come to the Cyprus Queen bar tomorrow (wednesday) night after 5pm to try and figure this one out....





DD

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
02/09/2009 01:56

Sounds like a form of land crab to me? Try this link for ID http://www.animalpicturesarchive.com/view.php?tid=3&did=25336



Bernie

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 02:50

Bernie....similar colours, but definitely not this one....





DD

boglefan



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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 12:45

Maybe you've discovered a new species - just think arachnidiadaisydukesia. Sounds good to me.

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 13:11

hahaha....Arachnidiadaisydukesia......wow!! I could be famous! Do you think there's any money in it????



Anyway....Tonight at the Cyprus Queen Bar...Peter playing his guitar...AND......GUESS THE SPIDER....!!



We have a computer so we can google any and all types to try and put a name to this little blighter!!



The first person to guess correctly...or find it on google...i will buy a drink for!! (not something i make a habit of LOL)



DD

gillken


Joined: 25/05/2008
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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 13:31

Is it anything like this



http://www.flickr.com/photos/arbegofoto/1267812234/



http://www.spiderzrule.com/lobata.htm

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 13:36

gilken, in short...nope!



I have trawled through spiderzrule for several hours and i haven't seen it on there.....the mystery deepens....



DD

gillken


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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 14:07

Can you take a picture from your video and up load it.

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 14:22

Unfortunately gilken no...my laptop doesn't have the software to support this....i will try to bluetooth the vid to someone elses phone and try to get them to upload it...but until then....come to the Queen Bar tonight!!



DD

titledeed


Joined: 26/07/2009
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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 14:43

Its not a spider,its a beatle, called a ringo beatle,help if you need somebody,they do tend to live in caverns

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 15:30

titledeed....this is definitely a spider....8 very long legs!!





DD

gillken


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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 19:16

Hi dd

Would love to come tonight, but I am in Wales at the mo.



Any of these? http://www.spiderzrule.com/commonspidersusa.htm

sporty


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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 19:50

why dont you catch it and pop it in a jar,better than video!?

boglefan



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Message Posted:
02/09/2009 23:59

Hi Daisy Dukeias, don't think much money will be involved unless you contact Mr Attenbourgh. In normal years I could be there tonight to surf or stamp on the said insect. Anyway I hope you can find the answer but I wouldn't kill it this may be the answer to your prayer regarding your ant problem. I am in Scotland tonight but who knows wemight meet up before this year is out.

Out of interest do you wear really short shorts with your hair in staggily bunches and go on drives with two hot guys in a red car. (Now I know I have dementia). No disrespect meant just curious. (lol)

Just a thought, why don't you invite DC to perform a clog dance. The answer to both your problems!

Oops sorry DC no disrespect mean't.

Yup DC and Daisy I am a wooos, luv you both really. Doesn't some wine make you brave and silly at the same time.

Wish I was there with a glass of Angorra in hand, hope everyone has a good night.

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
03/09/2009 02:20

gilken, im sorry you're in Wales, as you also seem likeminded in trying to identify this spider. Anyway the third one down on the right, is a strong contender...however it didn't have any hair on the legs and it was more lime coloured than yellow...but this is definitely on the right track...it says this is in the US....so if this is the one, whats it doing in Cyprus??!!



Sporty...i'm afraid it's gone now...i have only the video i made on my phone...



boglefan...i wear shorts..but not the very short types...my hair isn't in straggley bunches...and as for 2 hot guys in a red car...chance would be a fine thing!! And nothing wrong with being a wooos....it can be sweet...in moderation





DD

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
03/09/2009 02:53

gilken, i googled the Banded argiope...which is the i thought looked like it...and sadly it's definitely not the one...but as i said, fairly similar, so keep it up....btw, i'm so glad someone else is spending time trying to identify this with me...and it's doubly hard for you as you can't even see the vid!! Well done, and if/when i do meet you i shall definitely buy you a cold one!!





DD

troopermk1


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Message Posted:
05/10/2010 19:06

Argiope lobata...check it on google

BarryBoy


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Message Posted:
05/10/2010 21:43

Could it be an Insee Winsie spider?

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
05/10/2010 21:58

someone actually figured this out, but i can't for the life of me remember what is was, but here is the video, (i have since learned how to upload)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-XwseF0GNw



DD

Jetski


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Message Posted:
05/10/2010 22:49

http://newnaturalist.com/wp-content/uploads/dsc_4362_medium.jpg



This one looks rather like him...... a Wasp Spider

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
11/10/2010 07:30

Nope, not a wasp spider. dammit....i wish i could remember what it's called!





DD

swannee7


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Message Posted:
11/10/2010 19:40

DD: (49) I think troopermk1 (msge.45) found the right one for you, name & all. I've googled and pictures are virtually identical with your video images. Only variations appear occasionally colour-wise. Get googling!

deputydawg


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Message Posted:
11/10/2010 21:24

The problem in identification could be that when heavily laden with young, spiders can be massively larger than some pictures and descriptions of type. When moving the heavy base of a poolside umbrella I inadvertently bumped what look like a normal but large spider and was immediately surrounded by many hundreds of tiny red ones scatttering in all directions. The Wildebeest (bless her) told me to get indoors and do some housework as I looked like a p......d Gene Kelly trying to tap dance !

airy____fairy


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Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:16

whatever it was I had one on my balcony - very crablike and green in colour - I sprayed it with insect killer as I was worried it may have had a nasty bite !!! I wander what it was now

Jetski


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Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:25

Well done troopermk1....... certainly looks like it , and this site



http://www.spiderzrule.com/lobata.htm



has many comments from people who've found them in Cyprus and Malta.

airy____fairy


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Message Posted:
11/10/2010 22:40

If what I saw was the same as DD - I cannot access her vid on youtube - it was fatter bodied , more crablike and with shorter legs

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
14/10/2010 13:20

Yup...that's the one!! Wow!! Thanks for all your dilligence...perhaps i can now put this to bed!!





DD

airy____fairy


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Message Posted:
14/10/2010 14:52

Dasisy - glad you identified your spider ...... but that was different to mine....LOL ....mine was a pale lime green with shorter legs ..... ooooohhh horrible !!!! I hate spiders !!!!

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
14/10/2010 17:17

Mine was pale lime green too.....i just think they must vary in sizes and colours etc....i wish you had a picture of it for us to identify..





DD

Tenakoutou



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Message Posted:
14/10/2010 17:26

What you have to worry about now. is FINDING it IN your bed, 'daisy'!

Ailletoo


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Message Posted:
14/10/2010 18:25

A Marbled Orb Weaver?

yenibob


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Message Posted:
14/10/2010 18:39

Messag.e 45 wouls seam to have found it. Is it really dificult to load picturs to this sight?

airy____fairy


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Message Posted:
14/10/2010 19:24

daisy - it looked different to yours - I looked at your vid - although I did spray it with fly killer so it wasnt to happy !!!

jacky


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Message Posted:
15/10/2010 00:47

Perhaps a jumping Jack!!!!!!!!!!!!!