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Description of Zygiella montana
Physical Characteristics
Female 8.5 tot 9 mm.
Abdomen yellowish to pinkish with a darker, dark brown outlined, leaf-shaped figure containing an almost white cardiac mark.
Carapace yellow-brown to orange-brown with a dark triangle on the head.
Legs and palps yellow-brown to orange-brown with black spots and annulations.
Male 6 mm.
Markings and colours almost identical to the female.
Habitat
In mountain areas in bushes, trees, on rocks and buildings. Usually above 1,000 m.
Distribution
Occurs in the higher areas of Europe.
Period
Summer.