Buzzing Spiders

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Scientific name:  Anyphaena accentuata

Size:  Body and head up to 7mm

Distribution:  Found in many parts of the UK, often in large numbers

Months seen:  April to October

Habitat:  Trees and bushes

Food:  Small invertebrates

Special features:  Buzzing spiders can be recognised by the 2 distinctive dark brown 'arrow head' markings on their yellow-brown abdomen.  The legs are also yellow-brown with many dark brown patches.

Buzzing spider hunt by running down their prey on trees and bushes.  The buzzing name comes from the way the males vibrate their abdomen against the surface of leaves in order to attract females.

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