Length 1.8 to 2.8 mm. Prosoma dark brown to black-brown, punctured with numerous large pits, male with elevated head region. Legs light brown, to dark brown. Opisthosoma dark brown to black-brown.

Microscopic examination of the genitalia is required to confirm this species.

In litter and low vegetation in variety of wetland habitats.

Spring-Autumn.

Widespread throughout most of Britain, local but often frequent in wetland habitats.

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.

https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Lophomma+punctatum