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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 1131m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread throughout most of Britain. It is widespread in western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This ubiquitous spider is common in grassland and undergrowth of all kinds, including heathland, woodlands and marshy habitats. The carapace is brown and the abdomen features black bars on a grey background although this coloration is variable and some specimens are wholly grey or black. It is a common aeronaut. Adults can be found at all times of the year, but mostly in the summer and autumn.

Status
Common.

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 gracilis

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Bathyphantes gracilis

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