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Arctosa perita (Latreille, 1799)
Wolf Spider
Family: Lycosidae

Introduction to the Spiders of BC

Photograph

© Les Leighton     (Photo ID #126289)

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Distribution of Arctosa perita in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


Found in central and western Europe. Introduced in North America. Associated with sandy coasts and heathland habitats. A frontal dune specialist.

Source: Spider and Harvestman Recording Scheme Website: http://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Arctosa+perita. Accessed October 13, 2020.

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
ExoticSNAExoticNot Listed



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