Avon Avians
Well-known member
Hello, folks!
I have a question about woodlouse spiders, specifically Dysdera crocata, the only species present in New England.
Are these spiders a significantly cold-tolerant species?
For some people, this is a commonly encountered species. However, I've never seen one, or I at least cannot recall of having ever seen one.
I was thinking about laying down some wooden boards or logs to attract them. Then burying a pitfall trap cup near the site to hopefully catch my first one.
However, we live in one of the coldest towns in the entire eastern US. Specifically, Northumberland, in northern New Hampshire.
My question is how far north can these spiders be found? Are they tolerant of freezing temperatures?
I've checked websites like iNaturalist for reports of this species in or near our town, but there were none. However, there were several reports from MA.
They have apparently been seen in Canada, though, which often has similar temperatures to where we live.
That's rather surprising for a species that originated in the Mediterranean.
But anyways, feel free to share your experiences or other information you've heard about this.
Thanks! God bless!
I have a question about woodlouse spiders, specifically Dysdera crocata, the only species present in New England.
Are these spiders a significantly cold-tolerant species?
For some people, this is a commonly encountered species. However, I've never seen one, or I at least cannot recall of having ever seen one.
I was thinking about laying down some wooden boards or logs to attract them. Then burying a pitfall trap cup near the site to hopefully catch my first one.
However, we live in one of the coldest towns in the entire eastern US. Specifically, Northumberland, in northern New Hampshire.
My question is how far north can these spiders be found? Are they tolerant of freezing temperatures?
I've checked websites like iNaturalist for reports of this species in or near our town, but there were none. However, there were several reports from MA.
They have apparently been seen in Canada, though, which often has similar temperatures to where we live.
That's rather surprising for a species that originated in the Mediterranean.
But anyways, feel free to share your experiences or other information you've heard about this.
Thanks! God bless!