Nemastoma bimaculatum
Description
This is a small but distinctive harvestman. The white spots behind the head, pale stripe on the abdomen and relatively short legs make it easy to identify.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Mainly a woodland species, it lives on the ground.
When to see it
All year round.
Life History
It predates on small creatures that it can overpower.
UK Status
Very common and widespread throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
6463 British records - last record 2014
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