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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 500m

Species text

Distribution
T. pictum is widespread in much of England, but absent or very localised in the north and west of Britain and parts of the south. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe, but has not been recorded from Ireland.

Habitat and ecology
The webs of this species can be found on a variety of shrubs, herbaceous plants and structures including post and rail fences. It occurs mainly in damp places in the lowlands. It has also been found in moss and litter in wetland sites. Both sexes are mature in early to mid-summer, with females sometimes persisting until November.

Status
The species may be locally common.

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

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Recorded management for locations with Theridion pictum

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Theridion pictum

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