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Lancashire, and Mr. Hull found it several years ago at 

 Haltwhistle. I have recently received it from Winlaton 

 in County Durham, where it was found by Mr. Bagnall. 

 Abroad it occurs in France, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, 

 and Norway. 



Sintula diluta (Camb.). A very minute spider, found 

 commonly in autumn and winter amongst moss and 

 fallen leaves. It may also be found in spring, being 

 fairly successful in evading or withstanding the rigours of 

 winter. It is reported from Dorset, Middlesex, Essex, 

 Glamorgan, Staffordshire. Cheshire, Yorkshire, and the 

 Pentland Hills. 



Sintula fausta (Camb.). Abundant in March and April, 

 1905, amongst moss and grass in a swampy place near 

 Dipton Wood. Single males had previously occurred in 

 Perthshire and in Glamorganshire. The females found at 

 Hexham were new to science, and were described and 

 figured in Proc. Dors. Field Club, vol. xxvi., 1905. 

 S. fatista (Camb.) has not yet been observed in Ireland 

 or on the Continent. 



Syedra pholcommoides (Camb.). Rare ; several examples 

 were found amongst moss and grass on sunny banks or 

 amongst dead leaves in hedge bottoms. Adults were 

 obtained in May, June, July, and October. The only 

 other British records are Dorset and Yorkshire. Abroad it 

 has been recognized in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. 



Microneta viaria (BL). Very common amongst moss, 

 dead leaves, etc, in woods. The males are distinctly 

 larger than the females, a very unusual character amongst 

 British spiders. Adults may be found throughout the 

 year. Common and widely distributed in Britain, Ireland, 

 and Europe. Also occurs in North America. 



Microneta cauta (Camb.). Occasional amongst grass and 

 moss in the woods, where it is adult in May, June, and 

 July. Females may occasionally be found in autumn 

 and winter. Has occurred at Southport in Lancashire, 



