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Lycosa spider

Lycosidae, Lycosa sp.

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Description:

Lycosa is a genus of wolf spiders. More than 200 species are found, represented throughout most of the world. Often (incorrectly) called the "true tarantula", Lycosa can be distinguished from common wolf spiders by their relatively large size. (Wikipedia).

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Comments (3)

Great photos - really like #1.
have you observed the leg/ It has 3 claws. http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-a-Wolf-Spider look at diagram number 2 in this link.
great pic of eye arrangement!

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