A spider of
generally evergreen trees and bushes, mainly confined to the south of
the UK, although
Diaea dorsata has now been recorded many times in
Nottinghamshire. It is best looked for, by beating foliage the foliage of Yew (Taxus
baccata) growing in deciduous woodland, is by far the most
effective method of finding this species.
There are recent
records from near Bothamsall, Wellow Park, Eaton and Gamston Woods,
Thoresby Park, Kirton Wood, Hannah Park near Worksop, Clumber Park and
Watchwood at Calverton amongst others. |
