Species Details
- Species name
- Tmeticus affinis (Blackwall, 1855)
- Synonym
- Tmeticus hancocki (F.P.Smith, 1905)
- Taxonomy
- Animalia :: Araneae :: Linyphiidae
- acid & sedge peats
Distribution
The species is widespread in central England, but very scattered or absent elsewhere in England and Wales. It has a Palaearctic distribution and seems to be fairly widespread in north-western Europe.Habitat and ecology
T. affinis occurs amongst moss and grass, nearly always in wet, swampy localities. It has been observed after dark, in the webs of Tetragnatha striata feeding on ensnared Diptera (Crocker & Daws 1996). Adults have been recorded at most seasons, possibly mainly in early summer and from late summer to autumn.Status
Generally a scarce species, which may be frequent in some localities. It may have been under-recorded because of the difficulty of surveying extremely wet habitats.Threats
Drainage and drying-out of wetlands.Management and conservation
Ensure wetlands are protected from drainage and have adequate water inputs. Text based on Dawson, I.K., Harvey, P.R., Merrett, P. & Russell-Smith, A.R. (in prep.).Stats
- First recorded
- 1854
- Last recorded
- 2018
- Total records
- 360
- Total visits
- 350
Conservation status
Tmeticus affinis
| 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) | Rare and scarce species | Nationally Scarce. Includes Red Listed taxa | 42979 | |
| 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 | 42979 | Threats: Drainage and drying-out of wetlands. |
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Spatial distribution - hectad map
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Temporal distribution - records by week
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