Females (on the photo) reach a body length of about 6–14 mm, males up to 5–9 mm.
Leg spans range from 18–35 mm.
These spiders are most often found in moist areas, especially near water.
The web is built between grass or in low shrubbery.

Eemnesser Polder, Eemnes, The Netherlands, 29 July 2014