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Turf Running-spider - Philodromus cespitum

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Turf Running-spider Turf Running-spider - Philodromus cespitum dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 5 Nov 2023, 3:38 p.m. 5 Nov 2023, 2:54 p.m.
Turf Running-spider Turf Running-spider - Philodromus cespitum dylan Hill 1 13 May 2023, 11:40 p.m. 12 May 2023, 11:26 a.m.
Turf Running-spider Turf Running-spider - Philodromus cespitum dylan Hill 1 13 May 2023, 11:40 p.m. 12 May 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Turf Running-spider Turf Running-spider - Philodromus cespitum dylan Hill 1 13 May 2023, 11:40 p.m. 12 May 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Turf Running-spider Turf Running-spider - Philodromus cespitum dylan Avonview Cemetery to Troopers Hill 4 Jun 2023, 2:26 p.m. 3 Jun 2023, 11:13 a.m.
Turf Running-spider Turf Running-spider - Philodromus cespitum dylan Floating Harbour and River Avon 19 Aug 2023, 12:08 a.m. 17 Aug 2023, 2:46 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread in the southern half of the UK, becoming more local in the North. Habitat includes: grassland, scrub, gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards etc. Seen: Spring to Autumn (peaking in May to July).

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