Theridion pinastri

Theridion pinastri

Description

Length 2.5-3mm. Prosoma yellowish-brown, legs yellowish-brown, annulated with black. Opisthosoma dorsally with median band brick-red with white margin, laterally brown, spotted with white, ventrally white, tinged with brown or green. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Examination of genitalia of mature specimens is required to confirm this species.

Habitat

On broad-leaved trees such as Oak or Beech in open situations at the edge of woodland clearings, acid grassland or heathland.

When to see it

Summer-Autumn

UK Status

Mostly in south-east England, but could be found anywhere the favoured habitat exists.

VC55 Status

Rare. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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