Habitat and range: This spider, in common with other members of its family, the Agelenidae, spins a tubular retreat from which extends a sheet of silk, often slightly funnel-shaped. The spider runs along the upperside of the sheet to catch prey which has landed on it. Sometimes there is a superstructure of threads, and insects hitting this fall down on to the sheet. Prey is then dragged back into the tubular retreat for consumption. The webs are spun amongst grass and heather and occasionally higher up on bushes such as gorse. Mating occurs on the web and the two sexes live together for a few weeks. The egg sac is suspended in a silk chamber and the female remains with the eggs until she dies.
Date: 9th August 2009
Location: RSPB Valley Wetlands Reserve, Anglesey.
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