Lathys humilis
A small and distinctly marked spider. Prosoma light brown, with darker margin and radial stripes. Sternum dark brown. Chelicerae light brown. Legs light grey, distinctly annulated. Opisthosoma greenish brown, dorsally with blackish or red-brown pattern consisting of longitudinal lines and chevrons.
Identification
A small and distinctly marked spider. Prosoma light brown, with darker margin and radial stripes. Sternum dark brown. Chelicerae light brown. Legs light grey, distinctly annulated. Opisthosoma greenish brown, dorsally with blackish or red-brown pattern consisting of longitudinal lines and chevrons.
ORDER
Arachnida
FAMILY
Dictynidae
TYPE
Spiders
DISTRIBUTION
The species is widely distributed in the southern half of Britain, but with very few records from Scotland or the west. Found in bushes and trees, particularly oak, holly, yew and pine.
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Coming soon
When to see them
Juveniles over-winter, adults occur mainly in May and June, with females persisting into July or even September.
SEE OTHER INVERTEBRATES
Gnathonarium dentatum
