Trochosa ruricola is similar but has a light cardiac mark wheras in T. terricola it is darker, but not obious in photos.
It is common and widespread in western and central Europe. It has been recorded as prey for the pompilid wasp. Trochosa terricola is found in woodland, grassland, heathland and industrial sites and is often encountered under stones and logs, but overall it shows a preference for drier, heath-like conditions. Male are 7–9 mm in length and has darkened front legs. Females are 7–14 mm. Trochosa spiders have two short lines on carapace.
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