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National Distribution

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Recorded altitude range
0m to 900m

Species text

Distribution
The species is widespread in most of Britain. It is widespread in western and central Europe.

Habitat and ecology
The spider is found in a wide range of habitats, including woodland, grassland, heathland and industrial sites, under such things as stones and logs, but showing a preference for drier, heathy conditions, although in bogs and marshes it may often be taken in pitfall traps. Unlike T. ruricola it can be common in upland areas (J. Newton, pers. comm.). Adults of both sexes have been recorded from March to November, mainly from spring to mid-summer.

Status
Common.

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 terricola

Recorded substrate and hydrology for locations with Trochosa terricola

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