Summary for Evarcha falcata (Araneae)

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Name: Evarcha falcata

Authority: (Clerck, 1757)

Order: Arachnida: Araneae

Family: Salticidae

Records: 1288

First Record: 1858

Latest Record: 2011

1992-on hectads: 184

Pre-1992 hectads: 190

Total hectads: 303

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About this species

Distribution
The spider is widespread in the southern half of Britain, but becomes very scattered in the north of England and Scotland. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This woodland spider occurs in the foliage of trees and on lower vegetation such as heather and gorse in woodland clearings (Roberts 1995). It is readily obtained by beating lower tree branches and sweeping vegetation (Locket & Millidge 1951). Adults of both sexes have been found between March and November, but mainly in May, June and August.

Status
The species is fairly common throughout its range but can be local in some areas (Crocker & Daws 1996).

Original author of profile: E.L. Bee

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