Piratula hygrophila (alt. name)
Dark brown to black prosoma, with distinct bands of prosoma. Distinctly annulated legs (mainly femur), and bright spots on both sides of median line on opisthosoma.
Identification
Dark brown to black prosoma, with distinct bands of prosoma. Distinctly annulated legs (mainly femur), and bright spots on both sides of median line on opisthosoma.
ORDER
Arachnida
FAMILY
Lycosidae
TYPE
Spiders
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread in southern Britain, becoming scattered in the north. Found mainly in the ground layer of damp vegetation or marshy ground, although not known near open water. Less active during the day.
Habitat
Woodland, grassland, wetlands
Diet
Coming soon
When to see them
Early to mid-summer, with females persisting later
