| A relatively
common spider across southern parts of the UK, which
usually favours dry, sunny habitats. Heliophanus
cupreus is virtually identical to the more common Heliophanus
flavipes and specimens should ideally be checked to
determine identification. The male illustrated here, was
found at Rainworth Heath in early June 2014 and later
confirmed by examination. The lack of general interest in
Arachnids, means that there are typically few county
records and in Nottinghamshire, it is currently
restricted to just two sites. |
