THE SPIDERS OF EPPING FOREST. 59
these nests abundantly in Surrey pine-woods, but have never
seen one coated with mud in such a locality—perhaps the
owners were unable to find the necessary material for compound-
ing the plaster. Although seven species of Agroeca are found in
Britain, two only have occurred in Epping Forest.
Agroeca brunnea, Bl. I have found this species at
Chingford and High Beach.
Agroeca proxima, Cb. This species occurs in several parts
of the Forest.
The remaining British species are A. celans, Bl., A. gracilipes,
Bl. A. inopina, Cb., A. celer, Cb. and A. striata, Kulcz.
Genus ZORA, C.L. Koch.
A genus of small spiders, usually of a dull yellowish colour,
with dark markings. The arrangement of the eyes is very-
typical. Two species are recorded as British, of which one
Z. nemoralis, Bl., has not up to the present occurred in the
Forest.
Zora maculata, Bl. Occurs in several localities rather
plentifully; Loughton, Theydon Bois, &c.
Gentis LIOCRANUM, L. Koch.
Spiders of fairly large size, and with a distinct abdominal
pattern. They bear a very considerable superficial resemblance
to some species of the family Agelenidae. One rare species
L. domesticum, Wid., has been found in the country, but has not
occurred in Epping Forest.
Genus MICARIOSOMA, Simon.
A genus of small ant-like spiders, with fairly large eyes and a
double compact row of strong spines upon the under-sides of the
tibiae and metatarsi of the first and second pair of legs. The
abdomen is usually clothed with iridescent scales. We have but
one species in Britain, and that occurs, though not commonly, in
the Forest.
Micariosoma festivum, C. L. Koch. Theydon Bois,
Epping.
Genus MICARIA, C. L. Koch.
Small ant-like spiders, with small eyes, and with the body
ornamented with iridescent scales, which reflect the most
beautiful tints. Two species are recorded as British, but one of
them, M. scintillans, Cb., has not occurred in Essex.