Aphantaulax trifasciata

Aphantaulax trifasciata is a species of ground spider in the genus Aphantaulax, family Gnaphosidae.

Subspecies

 * Aphantaulax trifasciata trifasciata (O. P.-Cambridge, 1872) (Palearctic)
 * Aphantaulax trifasciata trimaculata Simon, 1878 (France)

Description
Aphantaulax trifasciata can reach a length of 6 - 10 mm in females, of 4 - 7 mm in males. The body is oblong-oval shaped, narrow and pointed at the back. The body color is black, with a broad transverse band of white hairs on the fore margin of abdomen, a second interrupted transverse band in the middle of the abdomen and a longitudinal white stripe on the cephalothorax. On the extremityof the abdomen sometimes there are two white spots. Legs are yellow-brown.

Distribution
This species is present in the Palearctic realm. It is absent from Central Europe, Britain and Scandinavia.

Habitat
These spiders can be found under rocks and leaves, mainly on sea coasts or riverbanks. They usually hunt at night.