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National Distribution

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Recorded altitude range
0m to 700m

Species text

Distribution
The spider is widespread but locally distributed in much of southern and eastern Britain, but becomes very scattered and absent in the west and north. It is widespread in western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
Small, insignificant webs are spun close to ground level amongst low vegetation, grass tussocks and detritus by this spider. It is also found in both coniferous and broad-leaved leaf litter and is most often encountered on dry, sandy soils. Adults have been found throughout the year, with peaks in the early summer and autumn.

Status
The species may be locally common in southern England but is generally scarce.

Original author of profile: P. Lee

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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Habitats

background methodology

Recorded management for locations with Crustulina guttata

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Crustulina guttata

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