Pelecopsis parallela
This was found in a pitfall trap in an ex-arable field that's now being restored to heathland.
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male Pelecopsis parallela showing carapace from side and pedipalps (3 views), Wendling Beck Environment Project (Norfolk, UK), 4th-5th April 2025
This was also found in a pitfall trap at the same location.
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male Pelecopsis parallela showing carapace from side and pedipalps (3 views), Wendling Beck Environment Project (Norfolk, UK), 30th-31st July 2025
A good starting point for identifying female Linnyphiids seems to be to begin by looking up species for which you've already caught males. At least that worked for this one.
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female Pelecopsis parallela showing epigyne from both sides, Wendling Beck Environment Project (Norfolk, UK), 30th-31st July 2025