Summary for Tmeticus affinis (Araneae)

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National Distribution

 
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Identification difficulty rating: 3
Name: Tmeticus affinis
Authority: (Blackwall, 1855)
Order: Arachnida: Araneae
Family: Linyphiidae
National Rarity status: NS
IUCN status: LC

Records: 360
First Record: 1854
Latest Record: 2018

1992-on hectads: 93
Pre-1992 hectads: 64
Total hectads: 142

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About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 400m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in central England, but very scattered or absent elsewhere in England and Wales. It has a Palaearctic distribution and seems to be fairly widespread in north-western Europe.

Habitat and ecology
T. affinis occurs amongst moss and grass, nearly always in wet, swampy localities. It has been observed after dark, in the webs of Tetragnatha striata feeding on ensnared Diptera (Crocker & Daws 1996). Adults have been recorded at most seasons, possibly mainly in early summer and from late summer to autumn.

Status
Generally a scarce species, which may be frequent in some localities. It may have been under-recorded because of the difficulty of surveying extremely wet habitats.

Threats
Drainage and drying-out of wetlands.

Management and conservation
Ensure wetlands are protected from drainage and have adequate water inputs.

Text based on Dawson, I.K., Harvey, P.R., Merrett, P. & Russell-Smith, A.R. (in prep.).  References

Adult Season

Adult Season Data (based on 149 records with adult season information)


Habitats

background methodology

Broad Habitat Data (based on 66 records with habitat information)

Broad subhabitat Data (based on 4 records with subhabitat information)

Structural Habitat Data (based on 7 records with structural habitat information)

Habitat Detail and Method (based on 10 records with habitat detail and method information)

Recorded management for locations with Tmeticus affinis

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Tmeticus affinis

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