It is found in Europe, but has been introduced to British Columbia in Canada and Seattle in the United States.

[2] Similar in appearance to L. rotundum, the abdomen is broader at the rear and the dark marking broader at the rear than the front with a sharper cutoff than L. rotundum, and the palps are pale.

[2] This harvestman is widespread throughout Britain and Europe, though less common than L.

[2][3] As at 2023 this species was regarded as newly introduced to British Columbia in Canada and Seattle in the United States.

[1] It is usually found in woods or damp places, and also in gardens.