Male palp with dorsally directed patellar apophysis, approximately as long as male palpal tibia. Epigyne with reddish brown median part, broadly rounded anteriorly. Body colour dark brown, dorsally with whitish pattern. Legs black, with bright hairs and strikingly robust spines.
Body length male: 5-7 mmMainly in heathland, diurnal, mostly on vegetation, where they walk around searching for prey
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