Aphantaulax trifasciata
# 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 millimetres (0.24–0.39 in) in females, of 4–7 millimetres (0.16–0.28 in) 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.

