Amaurobius similis (Blackwall, 1861)
A common spider, utilising holes in brickwork of walls and houses, window frames and on fences. Amaurobius similis is visually identical to Amaurobius fenestralis and requires examination of the specimen under the microscope to be certain of identity. This adult female was found at Market Warsop in February 2010.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Amaurobius similis
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Liam Andrews. Tony Kavanagh. NBGRC. David Shaw. Brian Wetton.

You can contribute your own records to help us gain an accurate status of this species in Nottinghamshire. Send an Excel spreadsheet of your records via the 'contact us' link at the top of the homepage.

Updated January 2024
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