Drymus
pilicornis
Range & Status
Mainly found in the south and east of Britain.
Regional Distribution
Confined to the Lizard in Cornwall: discovered at Caerthillian Cove by Mike Morris in 1970, and Treleaver Cliffs by Paul Gainey in 1998.
Habitat & Ecology
This species occurs mainly amongst mossy turf with calcareous or base-rich grasslands.
Threats
Abandonment of cliff grazing.
Conservation
Moderate grazing is needed in order to maintain a good range of vegetation structures and heights.