The observed differences between arthropod groups in their relationship to the presence of dry refuges may be linked to both species traits and habitat preferences. Currently, we know relatively little about the specific traits for these species groups connected to the ability to survive flooding. One possibility is that differences in the ability to move through vegetation or climb onto the hummocks may play a role. It is therefore notable that groups favoured by a higher proportion of dry pixels (e.g., Linyphiidae and Staphylinidae) include species that commonly climb vegetation as well as species that are comparatively small. Interestingly, while climbing abilities might influence distribution patters in some groups, the height of vegetation in flooded areas did not appear to affect spider and beetle densities.