Summary for Anyphaena numida (Araneae)

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National Distribution

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Anyphaena numida male Copyright: Esmond Brown

Identification difficulty rating: 5

Name: Anyphaena numida

Authority: Simon, 1897

Order: Arachnida: Araneae

Family: Anyphaenidae

IUCN status: NA

Records: 31

First Record: 2017

Latest Record: 2024

1992-on hectads: 9

Pre-1992 hectads: 0

Total hectads: 9

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Recorded altitude range
25m to 25m

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Distribution
Anyphaena numida was first recorded in Britain from Gunnersbury, North London in 2017. It has now spread in the London area and to Easthampstead, Berkshire. This species is of Mediterranean origin and has probably been introduced to Britain on imported plants. In continental Europe it has been recorded from Spain, Portugal and France.

Habitat and ecology
As with other members of the genus, A. numida is found on the foliage of shrubs and trees. Records in Britain come from grazing marsh, deciduous woodland and various grasslands. It is an autumn maturing species with adults present from August to January and peak abundance in October and November.

Status
Not yet assigned.

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