About Attulus pubescens (Fabricius, 1775)
Attulus pubescens (Fabricius, 1775) is a jumping spider species. Females reach a body length of up to around 5 mm (3⁄16 in), while males are slightly shorter at roughly 4 mm (5⁄32 in), with a smaller abdomen than females. Both sexes are darkish in color with variable white markings. Species-level identification relies on the precise structure of the female epigyne and the male palpal bulb. This species is native to Europe, including England and Wales, and its native range extends from North Africa through to Turkey and Afghanistan. It has been introduced to the United States. Attulus pubescens is often associated with human activity; it is commonly found on walls and fences, and sometimes inside houses. In areas away from human dwellings, it can also be found under stones and on tree trunks.
