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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
1m to 700m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread but locally distributed throughout Britain. It is widespread in western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This spider is usually found at ground level or in low vegetation in dry grassland, heathland and on sand dunes. It is ant-like in appearance and is usually found with ants, sometimes even in their nests. It does not build a web but actively hunts ants, which it captures with little or no use of silk to immobilise them. Adult males have been recorded in the summer between May and September, females until October.

Status
Generally uncommon throughout its range.

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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Habitats

background methodology

Recorded management for locations with Asagena phalerata

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Asagena phalerata

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