362 THE SPIDERS OF THE TYNE VALLEY. 



Lycosa monticola (C. L. K.). A solitary female near 

 Houtley by Mr. Falconer. This species is abundant in 

 Cumberland, and ranges from Dorset to Aberdeen, as 

 well as occurring in Ireland. It is generally dispersed 

 abroad, and like some other spiders seems to prefer either 

 elevated land or the sea shore. 



Lycosa nigriceps (Thor.). Abundant in the heather 

 districts. Common and widely distributed on the 

 Continent, as well as in the British Isles. 



Family DICTYNID^. 



Dictyna arundinacea (Linn.). Fairly common in the 

 heath districts. In May and June the adults of both 

 sexes may be found in their little nests spun among the 

 topmost twigs of heather. Afterwards the widowed 

 females may be observed guarding their egg sacs in 

 similar situations. Of wide distribution in Britain, 

 Ireland, and Europe. 



Dictyna latens (Fabr.). Commoner than the last species, 

 but occurring chiefly on gorse bushes growing by the 

 river, and in sheltered situations. This is the most 

 northerly British record of this spider, which also occurs 

 commonly in Cumberland, Westmoreland, Lancashire, 

 and Yorkshire, as well as in the South of England. It is 

 widespread in Ireland, and in Europe ranges north to 

 Sweden. 



Amaurobius fenestralis (Stroem). Abundant under 

 stones, beneath bark, and 'among dead leaves. Adult 

 throughout the year. Widely distributed in Northern 

 Britain, Ireland, and Europe as far south as Italy, it 

 nevertheless becomes very rare in the South of England. 



Amaurobius similis (Bl.). This species shares with 

 TegenaiHa Derhamn Ci^co]).), the title of " house spider." 

 It is very common in outhouses and such buildings. In 

 September it invades the warm rooms of dwelling houses 

 seeking for places in which to hibernate. It is common 



