Leiobunum sp. A
This as yet unnamed species of Leiobunum has been spreading through Europe. It was first identified in Britain from Nottinghamshire in 2009. Dark-bodied and extremely long legged.
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Around built structures such as on walls, under bridges, concrete blocks and the like.
Summer-Winter
Very local but the UK range of this species is expanding rapidly.
Uncommon at present.
GHunt
WQE
08 December 2023
GHunt
WQE
08 December 2023
likely male
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- Species group:
- harvestman (Opiliones)
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 08/12/2023 (Hunt, Graham)
- Last record:
- 08/12/2023 (Hunt, Graham)
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