Enoplognatha thoracica
Length 3-4mm. A brown, easily over-looked spider which can be mistaken for a large Linyphiid.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. Confirmation of this species requires examination of the genitalia of mature specimens.
Usually found at ground level under stones and other debris.
Summer-Autumn.
Widespread.
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Harecroft Crescent
02 May 2026
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Harecroft Crescent
02 May 2026
palp
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Harecroft Crescent
02 May 2026
thoracica chelicera (fangs)
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Species profile
- Species group:
- spider (Araneae)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Araneae
- Family:
- Theridiidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 7
- First record:
- 03/06/1992 (Jon Daws)
- Last record:
- 19/11/1992 (Jon Daws)
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