Rare purseweb spider spotted by teenagers at Royal St George's golf course
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Rare purseweb spider spotted by teenagers at Royal St George's golf course

1 hour ago · Originally published 24 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: ‘Mini tarantula’ found by teens at England’s best golf course
A group of teenagers on a nature walk have identified a purseweb spider at Royal St George's in Sandwich, marking the first recorded sighting of the species at the site. These spiders are rarely seen as they spend most of their lives in silk-lined burrows, making this discovery a helpful indicator of the local biodiversity found within the golf course's grounds.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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