Identification
Dark brown prosoma and sternum, with a darker margin. Yellowish to dark brown legs. Opisthosoma with abdominal markings that vary in intenstity, but often with a whitish area towards the head.
ORDER
Arachnida
FAMILY
Linyphiidae
TYPE
Spiders
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread in much of the UK, becoming scattered and absent in northern Scotland. Found in in ground litter, vegetation and in low undergrowth.
Habitat
Woodland, grassland, gardens
Diet
Coming soon
When to see them
They can be seen all year round, with peaks in spring to mid-summer and early autumn.