Drassodes cupreus is widespread and fairly common in Britain. It has a coppery sheen and is sometimes referred to as having a 'mousy' appearance. In Cornwall, it appears to be less common than the closely-related Drassodes lapidosus, but there are still several records, mainly from the west of the County. During 1999, Drassodes cupreus was found in several tetrads on the Lizard Peninsula. During the day, it should be looked for in a silken cell under stones and surface debris. This species sometimes enters houses.

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