Saw this spider in the North Island of New Zealand, I was just wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it?
It seemes to make a hissing noise when the picture was being taken.
Thanks
Pics : http://www.craigferguson.co.uk/holidayPics/NZ%5CSouth%20island%5CWee%20spider%202.jpg
http://www.craigferguson.co.uk/holidayPics/NZ%5CSouth%20island%5CWee%20spider.jpg
2007-10-12 00:12:32 · 5 answers · asked by Lee J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
ok guys, thanks for your answers.
I've since learnt more and pryoll88 ... you were right.
It's a male black tunnelweb spider, more info here :
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/biosystematics/invertebrates/invertid/bug_details.asp?Bu_ID=48
Cheers folks
2007-10-14 07:47:56 · update #1
John R's answer sounds good,
however the picture (fantastic picture!) reminds me of a kind of funnelweb spider but I've never saw a red one.
greets
2007-10-12 06:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by pyrrol88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a mygalomorph of some variety (the relatively primitive family that includes the tarantulas). Spiders that produce a 'hissing' noise may do so by rubbing their legs against some feature of the body - spines or a roughened surface. It's like a rattlesnake's rattles - a warning signal against further disturbance. Good photos!
2007-10-12 09:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by John R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a Male Black Funnel Web in his sunday best on the prowl for a female.
2007-10-13 19:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats George, hello mate!
2007-10-12 07:21:31 · answer #4 · answered by lashylashla 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
whoa..!! that looks like a mean mutha
2007-10-12 09:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋