Parasteatoda simulans (preferred name)
Ochre-yellow prosoma. Sternum ochre yellow or brown, mostly irregularly spotted and with dark margin. Spotted light and dark brown opisthosoma and brown legs with narrow, darker rings.
Identification
Ochre-yellow prosoma. Sternum ochre yellow or brown, mostly irregularly spotted and with dark margin. Spotted light and dark brown opisthosoma and brown legs with narrow, darker rings.
ORDER
Arachnida
FAMILY
Theridiidae
TYPE
Spiders
DISTRIBUTION
Occurs in Southern England, scattered north to Yorkshire. Found in bushes and small trees, and scrub and hedgerows. Prefers more shaded habitats.
Habitat
Woodland, gardens, farmland
Diet
Coming soon
When to see them
Adults May – July, with females sometimes persisting to autumn
