Walckenaeria atrotibialis
Length 2-3mm. Prosoma light to red-brown with dark radial stripes. Male prosome elevated step-like anteriorly, with distinct depression in the middle of dorsal line.
Identification requires microscopic examination of genitals.
A ground-dwelling spider found in a variety of habitats.
Summer
Widespread in central and south-eastern Britain becoming scattered in the north.
Uncommon.
Paul Palmer
Rutland Water Cherry Tree Wood
05 June 2024
Dorsal
Paul Palmer
Rutland Water Cherry Tree Wood
05 June 2024
Ventral
Paul Palmer
Rutland Water Cherry Tree Wood
05 June 2024
Epigyne
Paul Palmer
Rutland Water Cherry Tree Wood
05 June 2024
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Spiders
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Araneae
- Family:
- Linyphiidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 05/06/2024 (Palmer, Paul)
- Last record:
- 05/06/2024 (Palmer, Paul)
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