Episinus truncatus
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Episinus truncatus is a small dark tangle-web spider. In England, it is mostly found on heather
Calluna
Calluna vulgaris is the sole species in the genus Calluna in the family Ericaceae. It is a low-growing perennial shrub growing to tall, or rarely to and taller, and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade...

 and sometimes on coastal grassland. It spins a simple web near the ground. It can grow up to 4 mm and is very similar to Episinus angulatus
Episinus angulatus
Episinus angulatus is a small mottled brownish tangle-web spider. It is found in low vegetation, bushes or under bark. Although it is a widespread European species, it is not common....

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