Pardosa agricola forma arenicola

Range & Status

Local in coastal regions of southern Britain.

Regional Distribution

Recorded in five 10km squares at Penhale Sands, Godrevy in west Cornwall, Whitsand Bay, St. Mawes and Melledgan in the Isles of Scilly.

Habitat & Ecology

Found on shingle beaches and sand dunes. This appears to be a coastal species in Cornwall but can be found near freshwater in other parts of the UK.

Threats

Habitat disturbance due to public pressure.

Conservation

Both Penhale Sands and Godrevy are SSSI.