description Neriene peltata Overview
Neriene peltata is a spider species in the family Linyphiidae, described by Wider in 1834. It is widespread in much of Britain and occurs across northwestern and central Europe; the World Spider Catalog also records it from Greenland, the Caucasus, European Russia through southern Siberia, and Iran. The species lives in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, low vegetation, and bushes, often higher in the vegetation than other common Neriene species. ([British Arachnological Society](https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Neriene%2Bpeltata); [World Spider Catalog](https://wsc.nmbe.ch/genus-catalog/1659/taxon))
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What is Neriene peltata?
Neriene peltata is a spider species in the family Linyphiidae. It was described by Wider in 1834.
Where is Neriene peltata found?
The species is widespread across much of Britain and northwestern and central Europe. The World Spider Catalog also records it from regions including Greenland, the Caucasus, and European Russia.
Who described Neriene peltata?
Wider described Neriene peltata in 1834. The species is now classified within the spider family Linyphiidae.
Is Neriene peltata found only in Britain?
No. Britain is part of its range, but records also place it across northwestern and central Europe and in additional areas listed by the World Spider Catalog. Its distribution is therefore broader than the British Isles.
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