Oedothorax agrestis
Oedothorax agrestis
Description
Body length 2 to 3 mm. Prosoma brown to dark brown, distinctly darker radial stripes. Legs yellow-orange. Opisthosoma blackish.
Similar Species
Other Oedothorax species.
Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)
Males distinguishable from the palps, particular the tibia. Females can be difficult to determine.
Recording advice
Confirmation of this species requires examination of the genitalia of mature specimens.
Habitat
In damp habitats.
When to see it
Spring-Autumn.
UK Status
Widespread but patchy distribution in Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in suitable habitats in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Park
15 March 2022
female
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Park
15 March 2022
epigyne
AJ Cann
Leicester Knighton Park
15 March 2022
palp
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