US Edition'Important discovery' as rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK
- A rare spider called Philodromus Margaritatus was sighted near Cornwall, UK, during a lichen survey in 2024.
- The spider is nationally rare and near-threatened, with only a handful of sightings recorded in Cornwall over several years.
- The species requires mature, lichen-covered trees like oaks, hawthorn, and pines for camouflage and hunting prey on branches.
- Tylan Berry described the spider as "incredibly difficult to spot" and noted it has "incredible colour and camouflage" making conservation important.
- The sighting highlights the significance of conserving habitats like West Muchlarnick to protect this elusive species and its environment.
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'Important discovery' as rare spider that is 'master of disguise' spotted in UK
A rare spider described as a "master of disguise" has been sighted in Cornwall, an expert says.
·Oxford, United Kingdom
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