2-3mm long, prosoma brown, eye region, foveal area and radial stripes darker. Legs orange-yellow. Opisthosoma grey-black, dorsally with brighter longitudinal stripes.

This is one of the 'money spiders' in the Linyphidae family - which has more UK species than any other. Most are small and need microscopic examination to identify.

• Tibial spines: 2-2-1-1
• TmIV: yes
• TmI: 0.60-0.68

Examination of the genitalia is required to confirm this species.

Often in open habitats near water, prefers humid conditions.

All year.

Widespread through most of southern Britain.

Widespread in suitable habitat.