Liophrurillus flavitarsis (Lucas, 1846)

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Description of Liophrurillus flavitarsus

Physical Characteristics

Female 5 mm.
Abdomen black with a pattern of two white spots on the front, two white spots on top and a white band in front of the spinnerets.
Carapace black with a thin white band along the edge.
Legs and palps black with light brown annulations. Tarsi light brown.

Male 5 mm.
Markings and colours almost identical to the female.

Habitat

The portrayed specimen has been found on a stone surface. No further information about the habitat is known.

Distribution

Occurs in the Mediterranean area, but not common.

Period

The portrayed specimen has been found in May. No further information about the period is known.