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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 700m

Species text

Distribution
The species has a widespread but patchy Distribution: in much of England and Wales, and is scattered in Scotland. It is widespread in most of western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
A. humilis is a frequent aeronaut found in a variety of habitats including moss, grass, straw and litter. It is sometimes found in coastal seaweed litter and in the filter beds of sewage works. Adults occur at all seasons.

Status
Fairly common.

Original author of profile: I.M. Howe

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 Araeoncus humilis

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Araeoncus humilis

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