Prinerigone vagans

Alternative names
Erigone vagans
Description

Length 2 to 3mm.

Similar Species

Erigone spp.

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

Mainly in open terrain, prefers damp conditions.

When to see it

Spring-Autumn.

UK Status

Widespread in central and south east England.

VC55 Status

Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland in suitable locations.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Species group:
Spiders
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Araneae
Family:
Linyphiidae
Records on NatureSpot:
6
First record:
21/07/2021 (Cann, Alan)
Last record:
22/09/2021 (Cann, Alan)

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