Purse-web spider  (Atypus affinis)

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Range

This spider is found mainly in southern England, but has been found in Scotland and Wales (2). In Europe this species has a wide range, reaching as far north as Denmark (3).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Inhabits rough grassland and heathland (2) on sandy or chalky soils (3).

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