Prosoma brown, with dark radial stripes and darkened eye region. Sternum brown, darkened black. Legs light brown, or yellowish, blackish darkened. Opisthosoma black.
Body length male: 2-2.5 mmIn open habitats on the ground, in expansion.
Since a few decades, this species shows some spreading tendencies within Europe. Nevertheless, it shall not be listed as alien or invasive because it is native for Europe.
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