Distribution

The spider is widespread in Britain and Europe.

Habitat and ecology

This pirate spider is found on trees, bushes, low vegetation and in leaf litter in a variety of habitats. It has also been taken in an interstitial trap in coastal shingle. As with other members of the genus, this species is predatory on other, web-spinning spiders. It may be found in company with E. cambridgei. Both sexes are mature throughout the year, with peaks in the autumn and in spring and early summer.

Status

A common species throughout much of Britain. 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.