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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
3m to 549m

Species text

Distribution
L. expunctus is widely distributed in Scotland and northern England. It is absent from southern England and Wales. The species is widespread in northern and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This species is often found on the branches and trunks of trees, especially pines, on the edges of woodland and plantations. It has been taken from birch, larch and juniper and occasionally from vegetation bordering woods. Females are adult from March to October, males from July to September.

Status
Locally abundant in suitable habitat within its restricted range.

Original author of profile: J.A. Stewart

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 Agnyphantes expunctus

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Agnyphantes expunctus

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