Drassodes cupreus (Blackwall, 1834), (a ground spider)


18 Jul 2007 at OSGR: SH71 in Merioneth, Wales

Record SummaryFemale, in silken cell, under stone in dry streambed on steep hillside
Found asAdult female
Date18 July 2007
OS grid refOSGR: SH71
Lat/Lon52° 40’ N, 3° 50’ W
Vice CountyMerioneth, VC no: 48
CountryWales
Voucher18 Jul 2007[D]
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Notes: In alcohol the epigyne seemed to match D. lapidosus, but when removed and prepared as a microscope slide it was closer to D. cupreus.

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