Platnickina tincta
Alternative names
Theridion tinctum, Keijia tincta
Description
Small (2.5 to 3.5 mm). Even though this small spider is quite distinctively marked, accurate identification is difficult without detailed examination. If we cannot be certain that an image is Platnickina tincta but it is likely to be this species, it is highlighted in a red box
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Various habitats including woodland.
When to see it
Most of the year but peak time is from May to July.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in England.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
2462 British records to Jan 2013
AJ CannLeicester Knighton Park05 October 2019
AJ CannLeicester, Highway Spinney06 May 2019
AJ CannLeicester, Highway Spinney06 May 2019
AJ CannBarkby Holt14 September 2018
Mike HiggottAnstey garden03 May 2018
AJ CannBarkby Holt14 September 2018
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AJ CannBurrough Hill29 July 2019
AJ CannKnighton19 March 2016Juvenile
