Agalenatea redii

Description

Length 5-10mm. Prosoma eye region pale, sternum brown, often with bright median spot. Chelicerae brown. Legs brown, vaguely annulated. Opisthosoma brown, densely haired, with brown longitudinal stripe always visible. 

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Habitat

On dry grass, shrubs and bushes, particularly Gorse, in warm, sunny terrain. 

When to see it

Spring-Autumn

UK Status

Local. 

VC55 Status

Uncommon. 

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Spiders
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
25/08/2025 (Higgott, Mike)
Last record:
25/08/2025 (Higgott, Mike)

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