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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
5m to 900m

Species text

Distribution
C. arcanus is almost confined to western and northern Britain. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe, but has not been recorded from the Netherlands.

Habitat and ecology
This linyphiid is typically found beneath rocks in mountainous areas and can be found together with C. prudens. At lower altitudes C. arcanus lives amongst moss, grass and pine needles in coniferous woodland and acidic bogs. Adults have been recorded in most months of the year.

Status
Local, but more frequent in northern Britain. The species may be common on mountain summits.

Original author of profile: R.C. Gallon

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

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Recorded management for locations with Centromerus arcanus

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Centromerus arcanus

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