Identification
Distinctive colour pattern, with a red-chestnut abdomen and a central mustard coloured cardiac mark and white sides to both the abdomen and carapace.
ORDER
Arachnida
FAMILY
Lycosidae
TYPE
Spiders
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread and common in much of the UK. Found in a wide range of open, often damp habitats.
Habitat
Wetlands
Diet
Coming soon
When to see them
Early spring to autumn