Philaeus chrysops

Philaeus chrysops

Description

A non-native jumping spider sometimes imported with plants or for the pet trade from Europe and North Africa. Length 5.5-9.7mm. Opisthosoma - females and juvenile males: black with 2 long white spots, sometimes formed like 2 parallel lines; male red with longish, black stripe, ending pointed, with white margin. Legs black, with bright hairs. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Clear photos required plus description of where the spider was found. 

UK Status

A non-native jumping spider sometimes imported with plants or for the pet trade. 

VC55 Status

Uncommon non-native import. 

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