Evansia merens
Evansia merens
Description
Length 2-3mm. Prosoma light brown. Opisthosoma grey.
Recording advice
"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
Heath and moorland, also post-industrial sites. Found in ants nests, usually under embedded rocks.
When to see it
Spring-Autumn.
UK Status
Fragmented and possibly declining populations. Mostly north and west Britain.
VC55 Status
Uncommon.
Further Information
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