Phrurolithus festivus
A fairly widespread spider of both damp and dry habitats. Phrurolithus festivus was new to Sherwood Forest in 2009, when it was discovered in the Country Park area (A and A Binding) In April 2010, a second record came from Budby South Forest, when we found the male pictured below, then another at Sherwood Forest CP in May 2010. This is a small and very active species above ground and often found in the company of Ants under stones etc.
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Phrurolithus festivus female    
 
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Phrurolithus festivus male    
 
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UK distribution of Phrurolithus festivus
 

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