Lepthyphantes minutus
Lepthyphantes minutus
Description
Size: between 3 and 4 mm. Despite its specific name 'minutus' is one of the largest money spiders. There are two very similar Lepthyphantes species in Leicestershire and Rutland and expert help is recommended when attempting identification. Confirmation of this species requires examination of the genitals of mature specimens.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Confirmation of this species requires examination of the genitals of mature specimens.
Habitat
Tree trunks, old bird nests and sometimes in houses. Builds a small sheet web
When to see it
May to November.
UK Status
It is widespread and common in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
AJ Cann
Knighton Park Leicester
15 October 2019
AJ Cann
Charnwood Lodge, Gisbornes Gorse
19 November 2019
David Nicholls
Ratby garden1
15 September 2006
David Nicholls
Ratby garden1
22 September 2006
Graham Calow
Sapcote
31 October 2014
female - specimen examined
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