Summary for Tibellus oblongus (Araneae)
previous species | next species
National Distribution
Terms of Use. Double-click on map to go to region
Explore Regional Distribution
Please log on and add a note on this species
About this species
Recorded altitude range0m to 700m
Species text
DistributionThe species is widespread in much of the southern half of Britain, but the Distribution: becomes scattered in the west and north. It is widespread in western and central Europe.
Habitat and ecology
T. oblongus occurs in a variety of dry or damp habitats, ranging from sand-hills to grassland of most types, though longer herbage seems to be preferred. Adults of both sexes are found mainly May to July, females persisting occasionally into the autumn.
Status
The spider is common in the south but more local and restricted in the north, although it may be locally abundant (J. Newton, pers. comm.).
Original author of profile: T.J. Thomas
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 Tibellus oblongus
Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Tibellus oblongus
Images
please log on and upload a new image for this speciesSee also A-Z Species Index - A-Z Picture Index - previous species | next species