SPIDERS 



107. Llnyphia triangularis, Clerck. 



Duddon Vale. Southport (O. P.-C., A. R. J.) ; 



Warrington (L. G.). 



A very abundant species in autumn, whose sheet- 

 like snares glistening with dew-drops form a con- 

 spicuous feature on the hedges and bushes in the early 

 mornings. The mandibles in the male are very long, 

 resembling those in TftragnatAa. Known also as 

 Llnyphia montana, Blackwall. 



1 08. Llnyphia montana, Clerck. 



Southport (O. P.-C., A. R. J.) ; Warrington 



(L. G.). 



A large species whose habits are very similar to 

 those of L. triangulans. It is, however, often found 

 in conservatories and outhouses. Known also as 

 L. marginata, Blackwall. 



109. Llnyphia hortensls, Sundevall. 



Southport (O. P.-C., A. R. J.) ; Warrington 



(L.G.). 



Not a common species, somewhat similar to L. 

 pusilla in general appearance and habits. Known also 

 as Llnyphia pratensls, Blackwall. 



1 10. Llnyphia clathrata, Sundevall. 

 Warrington (L.G. and A. R.J.). 



Resembles L. montana but is smaller. Very common 

 amongst herbage, chiefly in the immature condition. 

 Known also as Neriene marginata, Blackwall. 



111. Llnyphia pusilla, Sundevall. 



Southport (O. P.-C., A. R. J.) ; Warrington 



(L.G). 



A smaller species than the last, with deep black 

 ventral region. The palpus in the male sex has 

 a long spiral spine. It spins its web near the ground 

 amongst herbage. Known also as Llnyphia fuliglnea, 

 Blackwall. 



112. Linyphiapeltata,W\di<x. 



Southport (O. P.-C., A. R. J.) ; Warrington 



(L. G). 



A very small and common species found amongst 

 the foliage of trees and bushes in the summer time. 

 A pale variety is known also as Llnyphia rubea, Black- 

 wall. 



113. Llnyphia Inslgnls, Blackwall. 

 Warrington (L. G.) ; Southport (A. R. J.). 



Very common amongst grass on the banks of 

 streams and in other localities. 



1 14. Labulla thoracica, Wider. 



Duddon Vale ; Coniston ; Southport (A. R. J.). 



Abundant under overhanging rocks and banks. 



The male is remarkable for the enormously long 



spiral spine on the palpal bulb. Known also as 



Llnyphia cauta, Blackwall. 



115. Stemonyphantes Kneatus, Linnaeus. 

 Southport (O. P.-C.) ; Warrington (L. G.). 



Not an uncommon species. Known also as Llnyphia 

 buceulenta, Linn, and Neriene tiillneata, Blackwall. 



1 1 6. Drapetisca soclalls, Sundevall. 

 Duddon Vale. 



Not uncommon, often abundant on fir trees and 

 overhanging rocks on the margin of streams. It squats 



close to the bark or stone on which it rests. Known 

 also as Llnyphia soda/is. 



117. Bolyphantes buscufentus, Clerck. 

 Southport (A. R. J.). 



1 1 8. Bolyphantes alllceps, Sundevall. 

 Southport (O. P.-C.) ; Blackpool. 



Rare amongst the marram grass on the sand-dunes. 

 Known also as Llnyphia altlceps. 



119. Bolyphantes luteolus, Blackwall. 



Blackpool ; Warrington (L. G.) ; Southport 



(A.R.J.). 



Abundant among marram grass on the sand-dunes 

 in September. Known also as Llnyphia luteola. 



1 20. Tapinopa longidens, Wider. 



Duddon Vale ; Coniston ; Southport (A. R. J.). 

 Common under stones throughout the fell districts. 

 Known also as Llnyphia longidens and a variety is 

 known as Tapinopa unicolor, O. P.-Cambridge. 



121. Lepthyphantes nebulosus, Sundevall. 



Grange ; Warrington (L. G.) ; Manchester 



(O. P.-C.) ; Southport (A. R. J.). 

 Rare in outhouses. Known also as Llnyphia nebulosa 

 and Llnyphia vlvax, Blackwall. 



122. Lepthyphantes leprosus, Ohlert. 



Grange ; Duddon Vale ; Southport (A. R. J.). 

 A very common species in stables, hay-lofts, and 

 outhouses. Known also as Llnyphia leprosa. 



123. Lepthyphantes blackwallll, Kulczynski. 

 Warrington (L. G.) ; Duddon Vale ; Southport 



(O. P.-C., A. R.J.). 



Often very common at the roots of herbage in 

 September. Known also as Llnyphia tenebrlcola, Wider 

 and O. P.-Cambridge, and Llnyphia terricola, Blackwall 

 and O. P.-Cambridge. 



124. Lepthyphantes cristatus, Menge. 

 Southport (A. R. J.). 



125. Lepthyphantes tenuls, Blackwall. 

 Southport (O. P.-C., A. R. J.). 



Very similar to the last species and found under the 

 same conditions. Known also as Llnyphia tenebrlcola, 

 O. P.-Cambridge (ad partem). 



126. Lepthyphantes tenebrlcola, Wider. 

 Southport (A. R.J.). 



127. Lepthyphantes mlnutus, Blackwall. 

 Southport (O. P.-C. and A. R. J.). 



A rather rare species under stones and rocks ; often 

 found also in greenhouses and other outbuildings. 

 Known also as Llnyphia mlnuta. 



128. Lepthyphantes flavlpes, Blackwall. 

 Warrington (L. G.). 



Not uncommon at the roots of grass or beneath 

 stones. Known also as Llnyphia flavlpes. 



1 29. Lepthyphantes ericieus, Blackwall. 



Southport (O. P.-C., A. R. J.) ; Duddon Vale. 

 A fairly common species at the roots of grass and 

 under stones in the fell districts ; also amongst the 

 marram grass on the sand-dunes. Known also as 

 Llnyphia erlcita. 

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