Species Account for Lepthyphantes tenuis
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Lepthyphantes tenuis (Blackwall, 1852)
Araneae: Linyphiidae
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Taxonomic group: spiders (Araneae) - County data
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Species text
This small money spider is one of the most ubiquitous and widespread spiders in Britain and Essex is no exception. It occurs in many different habitats from leaf litter to trees and shrubs. It can be considered a pioneer species which will quickly colonise new habitats and take advantage of disturbed ground. References
Species text last edited on Sat Nov 24th 2007 by user 3
Habitats
Broad Habitat Data (based on 736 records with habitat information)
Broad subhabitat Data (based on 20 records with subhabitat information)
Structural Habitat Data (based on 2007 records with structural habitat information)
Habitat Detail and Method (based on 1833 records with habitat detail and method information)
Recorded management for locations with Lepthyphantes tenuis
Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Lepthyphantes tenuis
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