Length 2.5 to 4 mm. Prosoma yellow-brown to reddish yellow, with dark spots. Opisthosoma dark grey-brown with bright areas.

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.

In damp places, near water.

Spring-Autumn.

Widespread in Britain.

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland in suitable habitat.

https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Antistea+elegans