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 SPIDERS 107. L'tnyphia 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 Tetragnatha. Known also as Linyphia montana, Blackwall. 108. Linyphia montana, Clerck. Southport (O. P.-C, A. R. J.) ; Warrington (L.G.). A large species whose habits are very similar to those of i. triangularis. It is, however, often found in conservatories and outhouses. Known also as L. mar^nata, Blackwall. 1 09. Linyphia hortensis, 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 Linyphia pratensis, Blackwall. no. Linyphia 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 mar^nata, Blackwall. 111. Linyphia 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 Linyphia fuliffnea, Blackwall. 112. Linyphia peltatajWii&c. 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 Linyphia rubea. Black- wall. 113. Linyphia insignis, Blackwall. Warrington (L. G.) ; Southport (A. R. J.). Very common amongst grass on the banks of streams and in other localities. 114. Labulla thoracica,'Wdi&c. 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 Linyphia cauta, Blackwall. 115. Stemonyphantes lineatus, Linnaeus. Southport (O. P.-C.) ; Warrington (L. G.). Not an uncommon species. Known also as Linyphia hucculenta, Linn, and Neriene trilineata, Blackwall. 1 1 6. Drapetisca socialis, 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 Linyphia socialis. 117. Bolyphantes buscukntus, Clerck. Southport (A. R. J.). 118. Bolyphantes alliceps, Sundevall. Southport (O. P.-C) ; Blackpool. Rare amongst the marram grass on the sand-dunes. Known also as Linyphia alticeps. 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 Linyphia luteola. 1 20. Tapinopa longdens. Wider. Duddon Vale ; Coniston ; Southport (A. R. J.). Common under stones throughout the fell districts. Known also as Linyphia 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 Linyphia nebulosa and Linyphia vivax, Blackwall. 122. Lepthyphantes kprosus, Ohlert. Grange ; Duddon Vale ; Southport (A. R. J.). A very common species in stables, hay-lofts, and outhouses. Known also as Linyphia leprosa. 123. Lepthyphantes blackwallii, Kttlczynski. 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 Linyphia tenebricola. Wider and O. P.-Cambridge, and Linyphia terricola, Blackwall and O. P.-Cambridge. 124. Lepthyphantes cristatus, Menge. Southport (A. R. J.). 125. Lepthyphantes tenuis, Blackwall. Southport (O. P.-C, A. R. J.). Very similar to the last species and found under the same conditions. Known also as Linyphia tenebricola, O. P.-Cambridge (ad partem). 126. Lepthyphantes tenebricola. Wider. Southport (A. R. J.). 127. Lepthyphantes minutus, 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 Linyphia minuta. 128. Lepthyphantes Jlavipes, Blackwall. Warrington (L. G.). Not uncommon at the roots of grass or beneath stones. Known also as Linyphia Jlavipes. 129. Lepthyphantes ericaus, 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 Linyphia ericisa. 51