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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
9m to 1030m

Species text

Distribution
The spider occurs on high ground in North Wales, northern England and Scotland, where it is fairly widespread on mountains. Records from East Anglia in the Provisional Atlas are in error for E. omissa. lt is widespread in northern and western Europe.

Habitat and ecology
Mountains. E. errata occurs under stones on high ground. It is adult from May to July.

Status
Recorded from 35 hectads since 1992, with no evidence of decline.

Threats
No immediate threats are noted but in the longer term, climate change may effect the survival of this and other montane species.

Management and conservation
No management recommendations at present.

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

Adult Season

Habitats

background methodology

Recorded management for locations with Entelecara errata

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Entelecara errata

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