Walckenaeria unicornis
Walckenaeria unicornis
Description
Males 1.8 to 2.2 mm, females 2.0 to 3.1 mm, dark (almost black) body, red-orange legs with pale annulations.
Similar Species
Other Walckenaeria species.
Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
- Tibial spines: 2-2-1-1;
- TmIV: present;
- TmI: 0.55 to 0.65;
- Epigyne and male palp are characteristic.
Recording advice
Microscopic examination of genitalia is required to confirm identity.
Habitat
Found in a variety of habitats.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Widespread throughout England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Widespread and common in Leicestershire and Rutland but under recorded.
Further Information
AJ Cann
Lucas Marsh
26 February 2020
Female
AJ Cann
Oakham
31 January 2023
male
AJ Cann
Croxton Kerrial, The Drift
31 May 2019
AJ Cann
Lucas Marsh
26 February 2020
Epigyne
AJ Cann
Narborough Bog
23 November 2021
palp
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