2023 Spider records

This table comprises the spider records for 2023.

The contents of this table may be sorted using the arrows in the header row and filtered by entering text in the boxes at the head of each column.

Species nameScientific nameQuantitySite nameDateRecorder name
a miteAnystidaepresentBeach Road2023-03-01Stuart Cossey
a HarvestmanLeiobunum rotundum 1Millcombe2023-05-01Mandy Dee
Cellar SpiderPholcus phalangioides6Dairy2023-05-30Alan & Sandra Rowland
a Wolf spiderPardosa nigriceps1West side path2023-06-01Mark West
Toothed Weaver Textrix denticulata1Church2023-06-08Mark West
Wolf SpiderPardosa1Lower East Side Path2023-06-08Mark West
Wolf SpiderPardosa1Lower East Side Path2023-06-08Mark West
Cave SpiderMeta menardi1Beach Road cave2023-06-08Mark West
Long-jawed Orbweb spiderMetellina merianae1Beach Road cave2023-06-08Mark West
Red Velvet MiteTrombididiidae1Beach Road2023-06-08Mark West
House SpiderTegenaria/Eratigena1Timekeeper’s Hut2023-06-09Mark West
Garden SpiderAraneus diadematus1Earthquake2023-06-09Mark West
Comb-footed Cellar spiderNesticid1Beach Road cave2023-06-09Mark West
Cellar SpiderPholcus phalangioides3Vestry2023-06-09Mark West
Zebra SpiderSalticus scenicus1Church2023-06-09Mark West
a tangle-web spiderTheridion1Below ¾ wall east side2023-06-09Mark West
Garden SpiderAraneus diadematus1North Light2023-06-10Mark West
Missing Sector Orb WeaverZygiella x-notatapresentNorth Light2023-06-10Mark West
Snake’s-back Tubeweb SpiderSegestria 1Quarries2023-06-10Mark West
a Sac SpiderClubiona terrestris1Quarries path2023-07-01Neil Barnes
Gorse Spider MiteTetranychus lintearius1Rocket Pole2023-09-09Mark West
Toothed WeaverTextrix denticulata1Old Light Cottage2023-10-01Neil Barnes
House SpiderTegenaria/Eratigena1Old Light Cottage2023-10-10Mark West

There are currently over 500 members of the Lundy Field Society, mostly in Britain but with others around the world. The society meets annually at its AGM which is usually held in Crediton, near Exeter, at the beginning of March. As well as society business there are talks on recent work on the island and an opportunity to meet other members.

Members often also meet on the island.

New members are always welcome - you can join here.

The LFS produces three publications which are distributed to members, a Newsletter in February, the Annual Report in the autumn and the Journal containing longer academic papers. The Journal is produced annually or biennially depending on contributions. The LFS promotes and publishes research on the island and members also carry out conservation-related work on the island.

If you have something to contribute, please contact the relevant editor.

Latest news

The Lundy Field Society is seeking an  Honorary Treasurer to join its committee following the Annual General Meeting in May. The Honorary Treasurer is a volunteer role responsible for overseeing the Society’s financial administration and supporting the committee in ensuring that funds are managed appropriately.

The role requires the postholder to serve as a Trustee of the Lundy Field Society and offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the Society.

A reminder that the AGM will be held on Lundy in our 80th anniversary year on Tuesday 19th May in St Helen's church. The AGM will coincide with the Discover Lundy week and if you are not already booked into that event then you can visit Lundy for a day trip. You should get a long day on the island as the sailing is from Bideford and a £5 discount on the fare will be available.

It is with great sadness that we share news that Professor Jennifer George, Vice President of the Society, has died peacefully after a short illness.

 

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