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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 589m

Species text

Distribution
The species does not extend northwards of a line from the Wash to Anglesey. It is widespread in western and southern Europe.

Habitat and ecology
T. gemmosum occurs in damp places, among low herbage, grass, etc., in a variety of wet situations (bogs, wet heath, ditches, fens, marshes). It spins a small orb web low down among vegetation. Both sexes are adult from May to August, females into September, possibly with a male peak in June and a female peak in June and July. The egg-sac is attached by a stalk to bushes and trees at a considerable height from the ground.

Status
The spider is widespread in southern England and often abundant where found, but very local.

Threats
The drainage of fens, bogs and other wet places.

Management and conservation
Maintain low vegetation and the water table in fens, bogs, etc. Some bushes are necessary for egg-laying.

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 Theridiosoma gemmosum

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Theridiosoma gemmosum

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