Ozyptila simplex

Description

Body length male: 2-5mm. Prosoma yellow-brown, legs yellow-brown with femur darker than remaining segments. Opisthosoma yellow-brown. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Identification of this species “Requires examination at high magnification in good lighting, typically examination of the genitalia." Bee, L., Oxford, G., & Smith, H. (2020). Britain's Spiders: A Field Guide. Second Edition. Princeton University Press.

Habitat

Associated with sand-hills, coastal grasslands, estuarine habitats and occasionally inland grassland habitats including fens and reed-beds. 

When to see it

All year. 

UK Status

Scattered distribution in the southern half of Britain.

VC55 Status

Rare. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

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Spiders
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
02/06/2024 (Cann, Alan)
Last record:
02/06/2024 (Cann, Alan)

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