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Dysdera crocata C. L. Koch, 1838
Dysderid Spider; Woodlouse Spider
Family: Dysderidae

Introduction to the Spiders of BC

Photograph

© Paul Westell     (Photo ID #48015)

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Distribution of Dysdera crocata in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


The Woodlouse Spider is an introduced species in British Columbia that originates in Europe and is now found worldwide. In British Columbia, they are found in the southwestern corner of the province. This species "may have arrived in British Columbia as long as a century ago, probably in pots of garden plants or ship ballast, with their favoured food source, woodlice (a group of terrestrial crustaceans)" (RBCM 2012).

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Status Information

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



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