The Newsletter of the British Arachnological Society
The Newsletter is our general informal members' publication, edited by a small Editorial Team. Published three times per year in a bright, full colour, A4 format, the Newsletter is the essential read to keep up to date with arachnology and arachnologists!
Full list of downloadable newsletter PDFs (registered members of the Society can download the newsletters from this page). Registered members can also Search the Newsletter for individual articles (with links to Newsletter PDFs).
Submissions should be made to the Editorial Team by email: newsletter[at]britishspiders.org.uk
As well as Society news, book reviews, notices, results from field trips and site surveys, the Newsletter includes articles on all aspects of arachnology. While our primary focus is on British species, we also welcome contributions on non-British arachnids, particularly those with a British connection—for example, species that may soon establish themselves in the UK.
It is a forum for all of our members, beginners and experts, UK and Overseas, to publish their photographs, observations, species records, and research, in a lighter format and to a broader audience than the academic literature. Contributions range from research reviews and taxonomic discussions to articles on behavior, distribution, and ecology, together with letters and general insights into the world of arachnology.
From the Spring 2025 issue, the Newsletter will fully incorporate articles and notices from the Spider Recording Scheme and the Harvestman Recording Scheme, focusing on the occurrence and distribution of spiders and harvestmen within the British Isles, as well as articles on rare or difficult to identify species. It also features occasional articles on British pseudoscorpions. These too should be submitted by email to: newsletter[at]britishspiders.org.uk.
A brief guide for those wishing to contribute to the Newsletter is available at the following link.
The BAS Newsletter – A brief guide for contributors
The BAS Newsletter reflects our community’s knowledge and curiosity, and it thrives because of your contributions. If you’ve been inspired by a field encounter, discovered something curious in your shed, or just have thoughts to share, we warmly invite you to submit to a future edition. General articles, short notes, photographs, research summaries all are welcome. Let’s continue building a space that is engaging and representative of the many voices and interests that make arachnology such a rich field. We look forward to hearing from you, so please get in touch, share your stories, and be part of the conversation.
Fig.1 © Willamette Biology