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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 1140m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in much of England, Wales and the east of Scotland, scattered elsewhere. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
The main habitat for this species is in damp marshy places. However it is a common aeronaut and can be found in many habitats at all levels, from woodland leaf litter, through grassland of many types, and upwards into shrub and canopy layers. Adults of both sexes can be found at any time of year, with a peak in spring and early summer.

Status
Common.

Original author of profile: W.J. Partridge

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 Porrhomma pygmaeum

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Porrhomma pygmaeum

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