Summary for Dipoena tristis

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Cryphoeca silvicola Orkney Copyright: Lee Johnson
Identification difficulty rating: 4
Identification difficulty rating: 4
Name: Lasaeola tristis
Authority: (Hahn, 1833)
Order: Arachnida: Araneae
Family: Theridiidae


1992-on hectads: 0
Pre-1992 hectads: 0
Total hectads: 0

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Distribution
This spider is confined to southern England, recorded from south Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Surrey and Kent. It is widespread but slightly less rare in northern Europe.

Habitat and ecology
Most records for this species are from heathland but it also occurs in grasslands. It is usually found on gorse but it has also been recorded from young pines, heather and other bushes. It preys on ants which are caught with a minimal web consisting of a few sticky threads. Adults occur from May to July.

Status
Occurring in twelve 10-km squares since 1992.

Threats
Loss of suitable habitat to afforestation and agriculture.

Management and conservation
Ensure the presence of older patches of heather on heathlands

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

Adult Season

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Habitats

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Dipoena tristis female
Dipoena tristis female
Female eating an ant
Female eating an ant
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