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Gorse Orbweaver - Agalenatea redii

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Gorse Orbweaver Gorse Orbweaver - Agalenatea redii dylan Dundrige Park to Cleeve Wood 21 May 2023, 8:32 p.m. 21 May 2023, 3:43 p.m.
Gorse Orbweaver Gorse Orbweaver - Agalenatea redii dylan Dundrige Park to Cleeve Wood 21 May 2023, 8:32 p.m. 21 May 2023, 3:43 p.m.
Gorse Orbweaver Gorse Orbweaver - Agalenatea redii dylan Dundrige Park to Cleeve Wood 21 May 2023, 8:32 p.m. 21 May 2023, 3:43 p.m.
Gorse Orbweaver Gorse Orbweaver - Agalenatea redii dylan Dundrige Park to Cleeve Wood 21 May 2023, 8:32 p.m. 21 May 2023, 3:44 p.m.
Gorse Orbweaver Gorse Orbweaver - Agalenatea redii dylan Dundrige Park to Cleeve Wood 21 May 2023, 8:32 p.m. 21 May 2023, 3:42 p.m.
Gorse Orbweaver Gorse Orbweaver - Agalenatea redii dylan South Gloucester 29 Jan 2026, 2:03 a.m. 20 Jul 2025, 5:12 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally frequent in the southern half of the UK and the far south west of Scotland. Habitat includes: heathland, dry grassland, wasteland etc. Length: Male = 4.6 - 6.2 mm, Female = 6.6 - 10.3 mm.

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