Summary for Kryptonesticus eremita (Araneae)
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Name: Kryptonesticus eremita
Authority: (Simon, 1880)
Order: Arachnida: Araneae
Family: Nesticidae
IUCN status: NA
Records: 2
First Record: 2017
Latest Record: 2017
1992-on hectads: 1
Pre-1992 hectads: 0
Total hectads: 1
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Distribution
In Britain it is currently known from one population in a mine adit on Flat Holm Island in the Bristol Channel. It is more widespread on continental Europe.Habitat and ecology
This species inhabits caves, cellars, sewers and similar dark habitats. The female carries a single egg-sac attached to the spinnerets. On Flat Holm mature males and females with egg-sacs have been observed in August.Status
A European species expanding its continental range.Original author of profile: R.C. Gallon.
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Habitats
background methodologyno broad habitat data available
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no structural habitat data available
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Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Kryptonesticus eremita
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K-eremita Female
Kryptonesticus eremita male
Kryptonesticus eremita female
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