Summary details for Anyphaena numida Simon, 1897

Species Details

Species name: Anyphaena numida Simon, 1897
Taxonomy: Animalia :: Araneae :: Anyphaenidae

Distribution

Anyphaena numida was first recorded in Britain from Gunnersbury, North London in 2017. It has now spread in the London area and to Easthampstead, Berkshire. This species is of Mediterranean origin and has probably been introduced to Britain on imported plants. In continental Europe it has been recorded from Spain, Portugal and France.

Habitat and ecology

As with other members of the genus, A. numida is found on the foliage of shrubs and trees. Records in Britain come from grazing marsh, deciduous woodland and various grasslands. It is an autumn maturing species with adults present from August to January and peak abundance in October and November.

Status

Not yet assigned.

Stats

First recorded: 2017
Last recorded: 2024
Total records: 33
Total visits: 32

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Spatial distribution - hectad map

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