Summary for Araniella displicata (Araneae)
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National Distribution
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Identification difficulty rating: 4
Name: Araniella displicata
Authority: (Hentz, 1847)
Order: Arachnida: Araneae
Family: Araneidae
National Rarity status: NR
IUCN status: NT, criteria: B2a
Records: 60
First Record: 1900
Latest Record: 2021
1992-on hectads: 13
Pre-1992 hectads: 11
Total hectads: 22
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About this species
Recorded altitude range60m to 85m
Species text
DistributionIn Britain, A. displicata is confined to south-east England, restricted to a few sites. However the habitat in which it has been found is much more widespread. It is widespread but generally rare in northern Europe and has not been recorded from Ireland or Denmark.
Habitat and ecology
The spider is typically found on pine trees, often in association with heather. Adults have been recorded from March to June.
Status
Rarely found.
Threats
Possibly the loss of scots pines on or near heathland.
Management and conservation
Ensure pines are retained in association with heathland.
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 21 records with adult season information)
Habitats
background methodologyBroad Habitat Data (based on 4 records with habitat information)
no subhabitat data available
Structural Habitat Data (based on 7 records with structural habitat information)
Habitat Detail and Method (based on 14 records with habitat detail and method information)
Recorded management for locations with Araniella displicata
Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Araniella displicata
Images
Araniella displicata subadult male
Araniella displicata
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