Buzzing Spider - Anyphaena accentua
Description
Size 4.5 to 7 mm. Although variable in appearance, the two chevron marks on the abdomen are the indicator of this species.
Similar Species
There is just one Anyphaena species in the UK and it is reasonably distinctive.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Found hunting over foliage of trees and shrubs, rarely found on the ground.
Life History
This species gets its name from the fact that the male taps its abdomen on a leaf during courtship, making an audible buzzing sound.
UK Status
Widespread and frequent over much of Britain, especially in the South.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
3448 British records to Jan 2013
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