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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 700m

Species text

Distribution
The spider is widespread in England as far north as Durham, but appears to be absent from much of Scotland and Wales. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe as far north as southern Norway.

Habitat and ecology
This species constructs its scaffold webs on bushes, trees and tall plants in a wide variety of habitats, perhaps with a preference for oaks. Both sexes are mature in late spring and summer, with a peak between May and July, females occasionally surviving through to late autumn.

Status
The species is common in much of England, but rare elsewhere in Britain.

Original author of profile: P. Lee

Text based on Harvey, P.R., Nellist, D.R. & Telfer, M.G. (eds) 2002. Provisional atlas of British spiders (Arachnida, Araneae), Volumes 1 & 2. Huntingdon: Biological Records Centre.  References

Adult Season

Habitats

background methodology

Recorded management for locations with Anelosimus vittatus

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Anelosimus vittatus

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