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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 700m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in the southern half of Britain, but more scattered in the west and north. It is widespread in western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This species produces sheet webs in moss and other low vegetation and amongst stones or in soil crevices. It is usually found away from woodland in more open habitats including heathland, grassland, sand dunes, waste ground, quarries and coastal shingle. Adults are found mainly from late spring to mid-summer.

Status
Local.

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 Hahnia nava

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Hahnia nava

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