Wasp spider spotted in Cheshire for first time in UK

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 16:14

A wasp spider, native to mainland Europe, has been spotted in Cheshire for the first time.

The Argiope bruennichi, a black and yellow wasp spider native to mainland Europe, north Africa and Asia, has been spotted in Cheshire by staff at Chester Zoo. The sighting is attributed to rising temperatures during the summer and is part of a trend of species shifting northwards due to global heating.

How it is being reported

• Rare wasp spider spotted in UK county for first time as experts issue warningThe Mirror · 23 Sept, 15:54
• Wasp spider seen in north of England latest ‘climate refugee’ amid global heatingThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 13:31

In this story: Argiope bruennichi · Chester Zoo · Cheshire · mainland Europe · north Africa · Asia

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