Species Details
- Species name
- Linyphia hortensis Sundevall, 1830
- Synonym
- Linyphia pratensis Blackwall
- Taxonomy
- Animalia :: Araneae :: Linyphiidae
- shaded woodland floor
Distribution
The species is widespread in England and Wales, becoming very scattered and patchy in Scotland. It is widespread in north-western and central Europe.Habitat and ecology
The spider is found on low vegetation, especially dog's-mercury, mostly but not exclusively in woodland. It is also found in hedgerows and can be swept off low plants in these habitats. Adults of both sexes are found from late spring to mid-summer, females occasionally being recorded until late November.Status
Fairly common. Original author of profile: D. Marriott 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.Stats
- First recorded
- 1858
- Last recorded
- 2026
- Total records
- 4,339
- Total visits
- 4,186
Conservation status
Linyphia hortensis
| Source | Reporting category | Designation | Date designated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Review of the scarce and threatened spiders (Araneae) of Great Britain: Species Status No. 22 (Sep 2017) | Red listing based on 2001 IUCN guidelines | Least concern | 01/09/2017 |
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