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
Graham CalowSapcote29 June 2013female - specimen examined
AJ CannCroxton Kerrial, The Drift31 May 2019Male
Graham CalowSapcote18 June 2013male - specimen examined
David NichollsBardon Hill25 April 2008
David NichollsRatby garden123 June 2007
David NichollsBagworth Heath19 May 2011
AJ CannStoney Stanton, Highgate Lodge Farm22 July 2019Epigyne
AJ CannCroft Pasture19 May 2020Palp
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Graham CalowSapcote garden113 July 2015female specimen exemined Field Near Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4860 9292 (taken 21.5.2009).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote21 May 2009
David NichollsWirlybones Wood, Ratby02 April 2011
David NichollsNarborough Bog02 May 2011
Graham CalowSapcote18 June 2013male - specimen examined
AJ CannCharley regeneration field02 June 2019Epigyne
 Field Near Donkey Lane Sapcote SP 4860 9292 (taken 21.5.2009).JPG)
