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Description of Nomisia exornata
Physical Characteristics
Strongly resembles Nomisia aussereri.
Female 4 to 8 mm.
Abdomen brown haired with some black spots and anteriorly a black area.
Carapace brown haired with some black spots or stripes along the side and posteriorly a black area.
Legs dark brown haired.
Palps dark brown haired.
Male 4 to 7 mm.
Markings and colours almost identical to the female.
Habitat
On sand and rocks in dry, sunny areas and gardens.
Distribution
Common in the Mediterranean area.
Period
Spring and summer.