Summary for Araniella displicata (Araneae)

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National Distribution

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Identification difficulty rating: 4

Name: Araniella displicata

Authority: (Hentz, 1847)

Order: Arachnida: Araneae

Family: Araneidae

National status: Na

Records: 39

First Record: 1900

Latest Record: 2001

1992-on hectads: 8

Pre-1992 hectads: 11

Total hectads: 18

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About this species

Distribution
In Britain, A. displicata is confined to south-east England, restricted to a few sites. However the habitat in which it has been found is much more widespread. It is widespread but generally rare in northern Europe and has not been recorded from Ireland or Denmark.

Habitat and ecology
The spider is typically found on pine trees, often in association with heather. Adults have been recorded from March to June.

Status
Occurring in eight 10-km squares since 1992.

Threats
Possibly the loss of scots pines on or near heathland.

Management and conservation
Ensure pines are retained in association with heathland.

Text based on Dawson, I.K., Harvey, P.R., Merrett, P. & Russell-Smith, A.R. (in prep.). References

Adult Season

Adult Season Data (based on 10 records with adult season information)

Habitats

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Broad Habitat Data (based on 4 records with habitat information)

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Structural Habitat Data (based on 4 records with structural habitat information)

Habitat Detail and Method (based on 5 records with habitat detail and method information)

Structural habitat by month

Recorded management for locations with Araniella displicata

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Araniella displicata

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