Tagged With: Tegenaria
Spider survey results speedily scuttle in
Philippa Skett, intern at the Society of Biology, takes a look at the success of the House Spider Survey so far. With the House Spider Survey smashing through its third week, the spider sightings are coming in thick and fast from across the country. Mailboxes here at the Society of Biology are filling up with … Continue reading
Spiderman or Spiderwoman?
Philippa Skett, intern at the Society of Biology, is working on the house spider survey With the seemingly terrifying invasion of common house spiders (genus: Tegenaria), illustrated by the many spider photos we’ve received, it is easy to forget just why they are cowering in corners, scuttling along skirting boards or skulking down the sides … Continue reading
Weaving a web of knowledge about house spiders
Philippa Skett is a keen biologist who enjoys all things creeping and crawling, and then writing all about them. She is an intern at the Society of Biology and is helping with the house spider survey. Spiders are incredible creatures, but seem to get bad press on a regular basis. A lot of people often … Continue reading