Distribution and habitats of the water spider Argyroneta aquatica (Clerck, 1757) (Araneae, Cybaeidae) in Turkey

Abstract

The water spider Argyroneta aquatica has been found in different parts of Turkey, and its distribution is presented with a list of new localities. Observations on the ecology of the species are provided, and its habitats are photographed from the collection sites. The data indicate that A. aquatica was usually found in eutrophic ponds, marshes, and small lakes in Turkey.