Ladybird spider - saw this on msn

It is not difficult to see why this spider is called a Ladybird spider. The male spider has a red spotted abdomen, while the female is significantly bigger and black in colour.

Sadly, the spider is incredibly rare, in fact it is the rarest spider in Britain and is officially listed as endangered and protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. "The extinction of this beautiful spider would be a tragic loss to the UK's wildlife," say conservation group Buglife.

scary

Very unique looking

if you ever want one (UK) martin goss is selling one.



and yes, they are very pretty.

What the heck?

Anyone know what family that's in?

Wait, nevermind: Found the genus article on Wikipedia. Looks like they're in family Eresidae, the velvet spiders.

That's awesome, though! I've never seen anything like it. Looks kinda like a cross between a T and a jumping spider.

Looks like a cross between a T, a jumping spider, and a camel spider!

Awesome

Looks like a cross between a T, a jumping spider, a camel spider, and bjaeger
Just wanna fit in

Lol, Eddy.

My first impression was that it looked like a camel spider... kinda. Just the face. ;x

It does have a solifugid-like face . . .

Yeah we were looking at them on MG's site. mad looking things, and the sort that appeal to me!