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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 1050m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread throughout Britain. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This is a ground living species found under stones, detritus etc. and in leaf litter and moss. It is present in a wide variety of habitats including sand dunes, wetland, woodland, high moorland and at high altitude under stones on mountains. Both sexes can be found mature throughout the year, but the majority of records are between spring and early autumn.

Status
Common throughout Britain.

Original author of profile: P. Lee

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

Adult Season

Habitats

background methodology

Recorded management for locations with Robertus lividus

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Robertus lividus

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