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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 900m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread throughout much of Britain. A Palaearctic species, widespread in most of north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
E. hiemalis has been recorded in a variety of habitats, including damp marshy areas, grass and leaf litter, and by sweeping the field layer in woodland. Adults have been recorded throughout the year with a main peak in spring and early summer.

Status
Common.

Original author of profile: D.R. Nellist

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 Erigonella hiemalis

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Erigonella hiemalis

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