Sitticus pubescens
Alt Name
Attulus pubescens, Hypositticus pubescens.
Description
A small (5 mm) but spritely jumping spider with a large and quite angular head and a hairy body patterned with browns, black and light greys.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
This spider is usually found around human habitations, sometimes under stones and sometimes in houses. In more open environments it may be seen resting on fence posts etc.
When to see it
Mainly spring to autumn.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
512 British records to Jan 2013
AJ CannKnighton26 April 2020
Graham CalowSapcote garden102 June 2014female - specimen examined
AJ CannKnighton26 April 2020
Graham CalowSapcote garden106 June 2014female - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden106 August 2013male - specimen examined
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Graham CalowClint Hill Drive, Stoney Stanton16 April 2016female - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden126 May 2012
Graham CalowSapcote garden120 May 2013female - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden106 August 2013male - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden106 August 2013male - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden106 August 2013male - specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote garden102 June 2014female - specimen examined
