Nursery-web spider  (Pisaura mirabilis)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

This spider is common and widespread throughout Britain, but is scarce in Scotland (4). It is also found in northern Europe (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Found in woodland clearings, grassland and heathland (3) in long grass, shrubs or amongst hedgerows (2).

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