Rare spider species feared extinct rediscovered after 25 years in UK

A rare species of spider that was assumed extinct in United Kingdom has been rediscovered after more than 25 years. Great Fox-Spider, which is also kwn as Alopecosa fabrilis, is red-listed as critically endangered and was thought to be extinct in UK before it was recently rediscovered on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) training area in Surrey, England. discovery was me by Mike Waite of Surrey Wildlife Trust, who calls himself a spider enthusiast. 

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Several males, one female discovered

Waite h been looking for Great Fox-Spider for more than two years w and his hardwork finally paid off after he found some unidentifiable immature spiderlings on a Ministry of Defence ground that is mand by Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust. According to a release issued by Surrey Wildlife Trust, Waite found several males and one female Great Fox-Spider. female spider measured 55mm in diameter. 

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Great Fox-Spiders are kwn for ir predator-like habit as y hunt down ir prey at night like wolves. spiders have eight eyes on its he, which give m an excellent 360-degree vision. Great Fox-Spiders immobilize ir prey, including insects such as beetles, ants, and smaller spiders, by injecting m with vem, which liquefies internal organs of insect. 

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" Great Fox-Spider has t been seen since 1993 and was feared to be extinct. spider is at very edge of its range in UK, which accounts for its super rarity here. This formidable-looking creature is an impressive beast, perfectly camoufld and also largely cturnal, and for all its size it has been remarkably elusive," Mike Waite said. 

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(Im Credit: Surrey Wildlife Trust/Website)