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Common Lugubrious Wolf-spider - Pardosa saltans

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Common Lugubrious Wolf-spider Common Lugubrious Wolf-spider - Pardosa saltans dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 23 Jun 2021, 2 p.m. 27 May 2021, 1:07 p.m.
Common Lugubrious Wolf-spider Common Lugubrious Wolf-spider - Pardosa saltans dylan Goat Gully 29 Apr 2021, 8:36 p.m. 24 Apr 2021, 3:20 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally common mainly in the South and more scattered further North. Habitat includes: ancient woodland, in Gully's, Gorges, sunny rides / clearings, copses, grassland, hedgerows, scrub etc. Adults seen most active between May and June (Females can be seen into October whereas Males only in the Spring and Summer). Length: 5 - 7 mm