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Wolf Spider

Family Lycosidae

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Field Notes

Description:

A large black spider approximately 3" across.

Habitat:

Found in a building near a creek.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Atul
Most welcome Beth ! A small correction ...It should be Family Lycosidae ...not Lycosidae sp. :)
Atul
Hello Beth ..This is a Wolf Spider belonging to Family Lycosidae. The sac like structure below the abdomen is the egg sac .... these Female lycosids carry their egg sacs by means of their spinnerets.

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Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedJune 7, 2013

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