Hahnia helveola
Length 2.2-3mm. Prosoma yellow-brown, with distinct spot in foveal region. Opisthosoma pale yellow with dark chevrons.
Other Cobweb Spiders (Hahniidae)
This species can only be confirmed by examination of the genitalia of mature specimens.
In forests, bogs and heathlands
All year.
Widespread in south east England, scattered elsewhere.
Uncommon and local in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 18/11/2019 (Cann, Alan)
- Last record:
- 19/11/2019 (Cann, Alan)
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