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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 992m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in much of Britain, but very scattered in some areas. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
T. longidens may be locally abundant in a variety of habitats, including detritus in woods, in marshy areas, grassland, open hillsides, moorland, heather and marram dunes. The highly characteristic web is a thick glistening sheet with a white, glossy appearance quite unlike that of any other spider (Bristowe 1958). It is usually spun in small open spaces in low vegetation, over a hollow in the ground or under stones. Males are active from mid-August to mid-November with a peak of activity in September (Merrett 1969). Adults have been recorded mainly between July and October, females occasionally persisting until April.

Status
Common.

Original author of profile: I.M. Howe

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

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Recorded management for locations with Tapinopa longidens

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Tapinopa longidens

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