SALTICUS. 
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is sometimes interrupted in the middle; the anterior part, or that before the transverse white 
line, is of a brownish-red colour, and the posterior part is black. 
The male closely resembles the female, but it is smaller, rather darker coloured, and its 
falces, which are longer and plain on the upper part, are directed forwards. The digital 
joint of the palpi is of an oblong-oval form, convex and hairy externally, concave within, 
comprising the palpal organs, which are moderately developed. 
Dr. Leach has remarked, in the supplement to the fourth, fifth, and sixth editions of the 
‘ Encylopsedia Britannica,’ article “Annulosa,” that Atlus ( Salticus ) formicarius is found, though 
rarely, in Scotland, and on his testimony its claim to a place among British spiders is 
founded. 
