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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 700m

Species text

Distribution
The spider is widespread in Britain and Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This pirate spider is found on trees, bushes, low vegetation and in leaf litter in a variety of habitats. It has also been taken in an interstitial trap in coastal shingle. As with other members of the genus, this species is predatory on other, web-spinning spiders. It may be found in company with E. cambridgei. Both sexes are mature throughout the year, with peaks in the autumn and in spring and early summer.

Status
A common species throughout much of Britain.

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

Adult Season

Habitats

background methodology

Recorded management for locations with Ero furcata

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Ero furcata

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