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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 750m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in much of England, but scattered and patchy in some areas, and more scattered in Wales and Scotland. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
Usually found at or near ground level in a wide variety of habitats such as grassland, especially chalk downland, occurring in rabbit burrows, beneath overhanging grass tussocks, under stones and detritus, and in gardens. Occasionally found on taller vegetation. Adults of both sexes are found mainly from autumn and winter to mid-summer.

Status
The spider may be locally distributed but can be abundant.

Original author of profile: T.J. Thomas

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

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Habitats

background methodology

Recorded management for locations with Stemonyphantes lineatus

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Stemonyphantes lineatus

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