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National Distribution

About this species

Recorded altitude range
0m to 700m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in the southern half of Britain, becoming very scattered in the north. It is widespread in western and central Europe as far north as southern Norway.

Habitat and ecology
This spider is often found under stones and logs in damper situations such as meadows, on the sides of ditches, and in marshland. Adults of both sexes have been recorded from March to December, but mainly from late spring to mid-summer.

Status
Common throughout, though generally only at low altitudes.

Original author of profile: W.J. Partridge

Text based on Harvey, P.R., Nellist, D.R. & Telfer, M.G. (eds) 2002. Provisional atlas of British spiders (Arachnida, Araneae), Volumes 1 & 2. Huntingdon: Biological Records Centre.  References

Adult Season

Habitats

background methodology

Recorded management for locations with Trochosa ruricola

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Trochosa ruricola

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