Conductor with tip bent toward tibia. Vulva anteriorly with 2 distinct structures. Prosoma yellowish-grey, with 2 broad, dark brown to black longitudinal stripes. Sternum grey-brown, with brighter median part and bright spots near coxa. Legs yellowish-grey, unicoloured. Opisthosoma grey-brown, dorsally with 2 longitudinal rows of yellowish spots and narrow, yellow median stripe.
Body length male: 10-14 mmIn warm localities under stones, often in buildings
Frequency: Frequent
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"No references" does not mean that the species does not occur in this country, but that we have not yet inserted the reference for it. We are working on it.
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