Clubiona lutescens

Description

One of several very similar looking Clubiona species. Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Microscopic examination of the genitalia is necessary to confirm identification.

Habitat

Found in a wide variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, marshes and waterside vegetation, gardens,

When to see it

Adults of both sexes are found mainly in May and June, females occasionally throughout the year and males from May to September.

UK Status

The species is widespread in much of Britain, but apparently very scattered in the west and much of the north.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Further Information

3,309 British records for this species to 2015.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Species group:
Spiders
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Araneae
Family:
Clubionidae
Records on NatureSpot:
10
First record:
27/05/1995 (Frankum, Maggie)
Last record:
30/06/2023 (Cann, Alan)

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