Phrurolithus festivus
Description
An ant mimic and a distinctive and well marked small spider.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Often found on the ground or under stones etc.
When to see it
All year round.
Life History
It is surface active during the daytime and is often found in the company of ants.
UK Status
Phrurolithus festivus is fairly frequent in southern Britain, less common further north.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
2,816 British records for this species to 2015.
Graham CalowSapcote garden110 May 2011
Graham CalowSapcote garden110 May 2011
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
Enter a town or village to see local records
MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015