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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 500m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in Britain, but very scattered. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This linyphiid spider can be found amongst moss and ground vegetation with a particular affinity to damp habitats including those within woodland. Examples include wet meadows, sedge and Phragmites marshes, ditches and alder or willow carr. Adults of both sexes have been recorded throughout the year, but mainly in early summer and autumn.

Status
Local, but the spider may be numerous in wet habitats.

Original author of profile: D. Marriott

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 Bathyphantes approximatus

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Bathyphantes approximatus

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