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Ladybird spider

Ladybird spider

The ladybird spider was recently re-discovered in Dorset heathland following a period of presumed extinction. Its population is expanding, so it’s worth looking out for it in the New Forest. If you find one you may only photograph it and must report any sightings to Forestry England in Lyndhurst.

The male is coloured with tiny red and black hairs, and with tiny white rings at its leg joints. Its abdominal markings are also similar to those of a ladybird (hence its name). The female is considerably larger and is totally black

Eresus sandaliatus

Photo credit: Tone Killick


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'To help ground nesting birds rear their young safely, keep yourself, dogs and ridden horses on the main tracks from the beginning of March to the end of August.'

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