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

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Species group:
Spiders
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Araneae
Family:
Theridiidae
Records on NatureSpot:
26
First record:
27/05/1995 (Frankum, Maggie)
Last record:
31/05/2023 (Pugh, Dylan)

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