Vulva with outwardly bent entrance ducts anteriorly. Prosoma female: bright grey-brown to greenish yellow, male: often dark brown. Legs female: greenish yellow, male: light brown with small, black spots. Opisthosoma female: bright grey-brown to greenish yellow, with many, tiny reddish brown spots, male: pattern more distinct.
Body length male: 4-5 mmOn bushes in sunny forest edges
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