Cucumber spider spotted in forest
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Cucumber spider spotted in forest

8 May 2026 · Originally published 8 May 2026 8/10 Original headline: Country diary: A lesson in camouflage from a cucumber spider | Claire Stares
A writer on a forest bathing class in Staunton Country Park, Havant, spotted a cucumber spider with a vibrant yellowish-green abdomen and a distinctive red mark. The spider's colouring is camouflaged by the green beech leaves above. There are five species of cucumber spider in Britain, but only two are common.
Source: Guardian Env Hampshire
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