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National Distribution

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Recorded altitude range
0m to 955m

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Distribution
The species is widespread throughout most of Britain. It has a Palaearctic Distribution: and is widespread in most of northern Europe.

Habitat and ecology
G. vivum is found in moss, grass and leaf litter, often in damp situations. Rushton et al. (1987) showed that it has a preference for undisturbed, well-vegetated grassland sites. It is a frequent aeronaut. Merrett (1969) found that on heathland in Dorset, males were active from March to July and again from October to late December orearly January. Adults of both sexes have been recorded throughout the year, with a peak in 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 Gongylidiellum vivum

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Gongylidiellum vivum

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