The Rare Striped Spider Species Starting to Spread Across Worcestershire

The rare striped spider species starting to spread across Worcestershire

The striking black, yellow, and white striped spiders, first recorded in Worcestershire last year, appear to be spreading across the county

Wasp spiders spread across West Midlands as sightings increase

Females can often be found sitting in the centre of their large webs, usually in long grass around 20 to 40cm above the ground.

Wasp spiders increasingly seen in West Midlands

The large, stripey species is making its way northwards from southern England.

Striking wasp spider spreads into Midlands as sightings increase

One of Britain's largest and most distinctive spider species is being spotted across parts of the Midlands as it continues to expand its range northwards.