Turf Running-spider - Philodromus cespitum
Description
The appearance of this species is less crab-like than the Xysticus, with a narrower head and body and the legs are of a more even thickness. Markings are variable so care has to be taken with identification.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Amongst low vegetation
When to see it
Spring to autumn but peaking May to July.
Life History
It is an agile hunter and feeds on small insects such as flies
UK Status
Common and widespread over much of Britain
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
4365 British records to Jan 2013
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015