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Snake-back Spider - Segestria senoculata

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Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: walls, under bark and stones, rubble / scree in places such as woodland, hedgerows, gardens, parks, allotments, cemeteries, coasts, wasteland etc. A variable species with markings that sometimes merge. Other names include: Leopard Spider.