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Yellowish Meshweb Spider - Nigma flavescens

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Species Description

Extremely rare. Only 3 records in the UK (excluding mine) and all are from Kent. It is probably a recent arrival to Britain. Habitat includes: heathland, my garden! Length: Male = 2.5 mm, Female = 3.3 - 4 mm.

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British Arachnological Society

araneae Spiders of Europe

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