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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
2m to 600m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in parts of Britain, but absent from many areas. A Palaearctic species widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
G. latebricola is found in moss, grass and leaf litter, generally in damp situations in woodland, grasslands, raised bog and lowland Sphagnum bog. Adults have been recorded between February and November, with a peak of both sexes from early to mid-summer.

Status
A generally uncommon spider that has shown a significant decline in the past 20 years.

Threats
No specific threats are currently identified.

Management and conservation
Management at sites known to support this species should retain the variety of vegetative and structural habitats 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 Gongylidiellum latebricola

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Gongylidiellum latebricola

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