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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 950m

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Distribution
This species is especially widespread in Wales and northern England, more scattered elsewhere. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
This linyphiid is found in a variety of open habitats. In the lowlands it is typically found in gorse bushes, but can also be found beneath stones in grasslands, heathlands and abandoned quarries. In upland regions, including mountain summits, the spider lives beneath stones or amongst grasses and rushes, sometimes near damp habitats. Adults of both sexes are most common in early summer, but have been recorded throughout the year.

Status
Local.

Original author of profile: R.C. Gallon

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 Poeciloneta variegata

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Poeciloneta variegata

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